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Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran, MD

Huntsville, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran, Hospitalist in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran’s office at (256) 265-1000.

    Is Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran 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. Janakiram Vitheswaran. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran's office.

    Does Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 265-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran in Huntsville, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran's office located?

    Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran's Primary Practice

    101 Sivley Rd SW

    Huntsville, AL 35801

    (256) 265-1000

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

    Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174727564.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran?

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

    What is Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran's specialty?

    Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran is a Hospitalist near Huntsville, AL. 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. Janakiram Vitheswaran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran is affiliated with Huntsville 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 Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran's office at (256) 265-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran?

    Please contact Dr. Janakiram Vitheswaran's office at (256) 265-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran have?

    Dr. Akshai Janakiram Vitheswaran is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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