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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rapaka, Pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Vimala Rapaka, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rapaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rapaka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rapaka’s office.
Is Dr. Rapaka board certified in Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Vimala Rapaka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rapaka speak?
Dr. Rapaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rapaka treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Rapaka 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. Rapaka. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Rapaka perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vimala Rapaka may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rapaka's office.
Does Dr. Rapaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Rapaka 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. Rapaka accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Rapaka in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Molina
State of Ohio
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rapaka's office located?
What is Dr. Rapaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rapaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295901536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rapaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rapaka
What is Dr. Vimala Rapaka's specialty?
Dr. Rapaka is a Pulmonologist near Cleveland, OH. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Rapaka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vimala Rapaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rapaka is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Akron General 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
Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?
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Is Vimala Rapaka accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Vimala Rapaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vimala Rapaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rapaka's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vimala Rapaka?
Please contact Dr. Rapaka's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vimala Rapaka have?
Dr. Vimala Rapaka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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