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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Katukoori, Hospitalist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Shashi Katukoori, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Katukoori is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katukoori’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katukoori’s office at (314) 362-1700.
Is Dr. Katukoori board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Shashi Katukoori, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Katukoori speak?
Dr. Katukoori and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Katukoori typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Katukoori 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. Katukoori. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Katukoori typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Shashi Katukoori may include:
Please contact Dr. Katukoori's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Katukoori accept my insurance?
Dr. Katukoori accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Katukoori accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Katukoori in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Katukoori's office located?
Dr. Shashi Katukoori's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
(314) 362-1700
What is Dr. Katukoori's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Katukoori's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336332899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katukoori?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Katukoori
What is Dr. Shashi Katukoori's specialty?
Dr. Katukoori is a Hospitalist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shashi Katukoori affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Katukoori is affiliated with Uab 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 Shashi Katukoori accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Shashi Katukoori is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shashi Katukoori offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Katukoori's office at (314) 362-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shashi Katukoori?
Please contact Dr. Katukoori's office at (314) 362-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shashi Katukoori have?
Dr. Shashi Katukoori is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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