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Dr. Avni Kapadia, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kapadia, Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Avni Kapadia, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kapadia graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Kapadia is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kapadia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kapadia’s office at (423) 698-8692.

    Where did Dr. Kapadia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    Is Dr. Kapadia board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Avni Kapadia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kapadia speak?

    Dr. Kapadia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Kapadia treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kapadia diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kapadia. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Which procedures does Dr. Kapadia perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Avni Kapadia may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kapadia's office.

    Does Dr. Kapadia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kapadia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 698-8692 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kapadia accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Kapadia in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

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    Where is Dr. Kapadia's office located?

    Dr. Avni Kapadia's Primary Practice

    2525 Desales Ave Ste 200

    Chattanooga, TN 37404

    (423) 698-8692

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    Dr. Avni Kapadia's Practice 2

    5600 Brainerd Rd Ste 500

    Chattanooga, TN 37411

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    What is Dr. Kapadia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kapadia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639335839.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kapadia?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kapadia

    What is Dr. Avni Kapadia's specialty?

    Dr. Kapadia is a Hospitalist near Chattanooga, TN. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Kapadia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Avni Kapadia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kapadia is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Avni Kapadia accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Avni Kapadia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Avni Kapadia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kapadia's office at (423) 698-8692 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Avni Kapadia?

    Please contact Dr. Kapadia's office at (423) 698-8692 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Avni Kapadia have?

    Dr. Avni Kapadia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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