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Dr. Geeta Kurra, MD

Merrillville, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kurra, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Geeta Kurra, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kurra graduated from Sri Siddhartha Medical College and completed her residency at Atlantic Health Program. Dr. Kurra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kurra’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kurra’s office at (219) 736-6676.

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

    • Residency: Atlantic Health Program

    • Medical School: Sri Siddhartha Medical College

    Is Dr. Kurra board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Geeta Kurra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kurra speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Kurra typically treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Kurra 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. Kurra. 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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Kurra typically perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Kurra 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. Kurra. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Kurra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kurra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 736-6676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kurra accept in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Kurra in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kurra's office located?

    Dr. Geeta Kurra's Primary Practice

    200 E 89th Ave Ste 2A

    Merrillville, IN 46410

    (219) 736-6676

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    Dr. Geeta Kurra's Practice 2

    600 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd

    Gary, IN 46402

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    Dr. Geeta Kurra's Practice 3

    929 Ridge Rd Ste 5

    Munster, IN 46321

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

    Dr. Kurra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518035369.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kurra?

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

    What is Dr. Geeta Kurra's specialty?

    Dr. Kurra is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Merrillville, IN.

    What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?

    An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.

    Is this Dr. Geeta Kurra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kurra is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Rush University Medical Center, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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

    When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Geeta Kurra accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Geeta Kurra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Geeta Kurra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kurra's office at (219) 736-6676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Geeta Kurra?

    Please contact Dr. Kurra's office at (219) 736-6676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Geeta Kurra have?

    Dr. Geeta Kurra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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