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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kakivayi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Sumana Kakivayi, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kakivayi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakivayi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakivayi’s office at (205) 620-8100.
Is Dr. Kakivayi board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sumana Kakivayi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kakivayi speak?
Dr. Kakivayi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kakivayi typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kakivayi 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. Kakivayi. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kakivayi typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sumana Kakivayi may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kakivayi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kakivayi accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakivayi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 620-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kakivayi accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kakivayi in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Kakivayi's office located?
Dr. Sumana Kakivayi's Primary Practice
3690 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 620-8100
What is Dr. Kakivayi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kakivayi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649436122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakivayi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakivayi
What is Dr. Sumana Kakivayi's specialty?
Dr. Kakivayi is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Sumana Kakivayi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kakivayi is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Uab 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sumana Kakivayi accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Sumana Kakivayi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sumana Kakivayi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kakivayi's office at (205) 620-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sumana Kakivayi?
Please contact Dr. Kakivayi's office at (205) 620-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sumana Kakivayi have?
Dr. Sumana Kakivayi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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