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Dr. Vamsi Kota, MD

Augusta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kota, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Vamsi Kota, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kota is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kota’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kota’s office at (706) 721-8623.

    What languages does Dr. Kota speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Kota treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Kota 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. Kota. 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 Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia
    • CML
    • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
    • Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
    • C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Stem Cell Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Stem Cells
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status
    • Bone Marrow Transplant
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
    • Cell Therapy Transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
    • Z9484: Stem cells transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Counts from Chemotherapy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Bleeding and Bruising (Thromobocytopenia) and Cancer Treatment
    • Chemo-induced Pancytopenia
    • Chemotherapy-related Bone Marrow Suppression
    • Low blood cells after cancer treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61810: Antineoplastic chemotherapy induced pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aplastic Anemia
    • Bone Marrow Failure Anemia
    • Marrow Aplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D619: Aplastic anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CMPN
    • Myeloproliferative disorder
    • Chronic blood cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    Also known as:

    • Low Neutrophil Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Neutropenia
    • Low white blood cell count
    • Neutrophil deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D709: Neutropenia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kota perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vamsi Kota may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kota accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kota accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-8623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kota accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Kota in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kota's office located?

    Dr. Vamsi Kota's Primary Practice

    1120 15th St

    Augusta, GA 30912

    (706) 721-8623

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    Dr. Vamsi Kota's Practice 2

    1364 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30322

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    Dr. Vamsi Kota's Practice 3

    5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220

    Kennesaw, GA 30152

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

    Dr. Kota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790902393.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kota?

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

    What is Dr. Vamsi Kota's specialty?

    Dr. Kota is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Augusta, GA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Kota to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vamsi Kota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kota is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Vamsi Kota accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Vamsi Kota is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vamsi Kota offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kota's office at (706) 721-8623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vamsi Kota?

    Please contact Dr. Kota's office at (706) 721-8623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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