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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Argula, Critical Care Internist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Rahul Argula is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Argula is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Argula’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Argula’s office.
Is Dr. Argula board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Argula is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Argula speak?
Dr. Argula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Argula typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Argula 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. Argula. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Argula typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Argula performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Argula. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Pulmonary Stress Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Function Tests
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Lung Stress Test
- 6-Minute Walk Test
- Breathing Stress Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
Does Dr. Argula accept my insurance?
Dr. Argula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Argula accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Argula in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Argula's office located?
What is Dr. Argula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Argula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386841583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Argula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Argula
What is Dr. Rahul Argula's specialty?
Dr. Argula is a Critical Care Internist near Charleston, SC.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Rahul Argula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Argula is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Trident Medical Center 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rahul Argula accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Argula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahul Argula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Argula's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rahul Argula?
Please contact Dr. Argula's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rahul Argula have?
Dr. Rahul Argula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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