Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kakarla, Internist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Kakarla graduated from Rangaraya Med College and completed his residency at Jamaica Hosp, Internal Medicine; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Lenox Hill Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Kakarla is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakarla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakarla’s office.
Where did Dr. Kakarla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jamaica Hosp, Internal Medicine; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Lenox Hill Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India | Rangaraya Med College
Is Dr. Kakarla board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Kakarla speak?
Dr. Kakarla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kakarla typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kakarla 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. Kakarla. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kakarla typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kakarla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kakarla accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakarla 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. Kakarla accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Kakarla in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kakarla's office located?
What is Dr. Kakarla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kakarla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942303342.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakarla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakarla
What is Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla's specialty?
Dr. Kakarla is a Internist near Dallas, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kakarla is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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 Mahendranath Kakarla accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kakarla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahendranath Kakarla?
Please contact Dr. Kakarla's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla have?
Dr. Mahendranath Kakarla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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7999 W Virginia Dr Ste B
Dallas, TX 75237