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Dr. Achala Vagal, MD

Dr. Achala Vagal, MD

Cincinnati, OH

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vagal, Diagnostic Radiologist in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Achala Vagal, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Vagal completed her residency at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital. Dr. Vagal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vagal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vagal’s office at (513) 584-2146.

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

    • Fellowship: Neuroradiology Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Medical Center | Body Imaging: University of Cincinnati Medical Center | Functional MRI 5-Day Fellowship Training, Athinoula A. Martinos Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology | University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH (Neuroradiology) | University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH (Body Imaging) | Visiting Research Fellow, University of Viriginia, Imaging Lab, Charlottesville, VA, Imaging | Visiting Research Fellow, Weil Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, Imaging Research

    • Residency: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital | University of Mumbai

    Is Dr. Vagal board certified in Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Achala Vagal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , American Board of Radiology since 2007, American Board of Radiology since 1994, American Board of Radiology since 2012

    What languages does Dr. Vagal speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vagal treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Vagal 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. Vagal. 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Other Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Unusual Neurological Symptoms
    • Nerve Problems
    • Brain and Nerve Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Other Types of Headache
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Unusual headache
    • Rare headache syndrome
    • Atypical headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G4489: Other headache syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Neck Injury
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Trauma
    • Neck Damage
    • Injured Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S199XXA: Unspecified injury of neck, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Which procedures does Dr. Vagal perform as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Achala Vagal may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vagal's office.

    Does Dr. Vagal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vagal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 584-2146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vagal accept in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Vagal in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vagal's office located?

    Dr. Achala Vagal's Primary Practice

    3199 Highland Ave

    Cincinnati, OH 45219

    (513) 584-2146

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    Dr. Achala Vagal's Practice 2

    234 Goodman St Department of Radiology

    Cincinnati, OH 45267

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    Dr. Achala Vagal's Practice 3

    231 Albert Sabin Way

    Cincinnati, OH 45267

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    National Talent Scholar, India

    Educational Grant Award. Clinical Educator Development Program . Amer

    Philips Faculty Development Program Award. Association of University

    Certificate of Merit. Educational Exhibit . Radiological Society of N

    Cum Laude Award. Education Exhibit. Radiological Society of North Ame

    Certificate of Merit. Educational Exhibit. American Roentgen Ray Soci

    Certificate of Merit. Educational Exhibit. Radiological Society of No

    Certificate of Merit. Scientific Presentation. American Roentgen Ray

    Magna Cum Laude Award. Educational Exhibit. American Society of Neuro

    Cum Laude Award. Educational Exhibit. Americian Society of Neuroradio

    Magna Cum Laude Award. Educational Exhibit. Radiological Society of N

    Young Investigator Recognition Award.

    Scholar Award. American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)

    Summa Cum Laude Award. Scientific Presentation . American Roentgen Ra

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

    Dr. Vagal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174631170.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vagal?

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

    What is Dr. Achala Vagal's specialty?

    Dr. Vagal is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Cincinnati, OH. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Vagal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Achala Vagal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vagal is affiliated with Uc Medical Center, West Chester Hospital 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

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    Is Achala Vagal accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Achala Vagal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Achala Vagal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vagal's office at (513) 584-2146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Achala Vagal?

    Please contact Dr. Vagal's office at (513) 584-2146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Achala Vagal have?

    Dr. Achala Vagal is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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