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Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan

Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duraikannan, Hospitalist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Duraikannan graduated from Madras and completed her residency at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Duraikannan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duraikannan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duraikannan’s office at (855) 524-4001.

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

    • Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Madras

    Is Dr. Duraikannan board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Duraikannan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Duraikannan treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Duraikannan 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. Duraikannan. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Severe Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
    • Shock
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Systemic Infection
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis
    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Which procedures does Dr. Duraikannan perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Duraikannan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duraikannan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 524-4001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duraikannan accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Duraikannan in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Sanford Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Duraikannan's office located?

    Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan's Primary Practice

    16901 Lakeside Hills Ct

    Omaha, NE 68130

    (855) 524-4001

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    Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan's Practice 2

    800 Mercy Dr

    Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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

    Dr. Duraikannan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518184332.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duraikannan?

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

    What is Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan's specialty?

    Dr. Duraikannan is a Hospitalist near Omaha, NE. 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. Duraikannan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duraikannan is affiliated with Chi Health Lakeside Hospital 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 Durgalakshmi Duraikannan accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duraikannan's office at (855) 524-4001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Durgalakshmi Duraikannan?

    Please contact Dr. Duraikannan's office at (855) 524-4001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan have?

    Dr. Durgalakshmi Duraikannan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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