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Dr. Giridhar Vedula, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vedula, Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Giridhar Vedula, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Vedula graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Vedula is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vedula’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vedula’s office at (404) 605-4600.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vedula?

    Dr. Giridhar Vedula, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vedula empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta, GA community, Dr. Vedula is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vedula speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Vedula typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Vedula 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. Vedula. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver 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:

    • Long-term liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Progressive liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Vedula typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Vedula 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. Vedula. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
    • Keyhole kidney removal for donation
    • Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor

    Does Dr. Vedula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vedula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 605-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vedula accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Vedula in Atlanta, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vedula's office located?

    Dr. Giridhar Vedula's Primary Practice

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW

    Atlanta, GA 30309

    (404) 605-4600

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

    Dr. Vedula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730387697.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vedula?

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

    What is Dr. Giridhar Vedula's specialty?

    Dr. Vedula is a Transplant Surgeon near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.

    Is this Dr. Giridhar Vedula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vedula is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta 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 Giridhar Vedula accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Giridhar Vedula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Giridhar Vedula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vedula's office at (404) 605-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Giridhar Vedula?

    Please contact Dr. Vedula's office at (404) 605-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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