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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lanka, Hospitalist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Vaishnavi Lanka is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lanka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lanka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lanka’s office at (404) 778-7777.
What languages does Dr. Lanka speak?
Dr. Lanka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lanka typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lanka 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. Lanka. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lanka typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Vaishnavi Lanka may include:
Please contact Dr. Lanka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lanka accept my insurance?
Dr. Lanka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lanka accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Lanka in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lanka's office located?
What is Dr. Lanka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lanka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609335967.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lanka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lanka
What is Dr. Vaishnavi Lanka's specialty?
Dr. Lanka is a Hospitalist near Largo, MD.
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. Vaishnavi Lanka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lanka is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon 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 Vaishnavi Lanka accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Vaishnavi Lanka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaishnavi Lanka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lanka's office at (404) 778-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaishnavi Lanka?
Please contact Dr. Lanka's office at (404) 778-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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