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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puthumana, Internist in Colonial Heights, VA?
Dr. Kochurani Puthumana, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Colonial Heights, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Puthumana completed her residency at Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Puthumana is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puthumana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puthumana’s office at (804) 526-8640.
Where did Dr. Puthumana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Puthumana board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kochurani Puthumana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puthumana speak?
Dr. Puthumana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Puthumana typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Puthumana 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. Puthumana. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Puthumana typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kochurani Puthumana 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. Puthumana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puthumana accept my insurance?
Dr. Puthumana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 526-8640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puthumana accept in Colonial Heights, VA?
Dr. Puthumana in Colonial Heights, VA 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puthumana's office located?
Dr. Kochurani Puthumana's Primary Practice
215 Temple Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-8640
What is Dr. Puthumana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puthumana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184662173.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puthumana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puthumana
What is Dr. Kochurani Puthumana's specialty?
Dr. Puthumana is a Internist near Colonial Heights, VA.
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. Kochurani Puthumana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puthumana is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center 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 Kochurani Puthumana accepting new patients in Colonial Heights, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kochurani Puthumana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kochurani Puthumana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puthumana's office at (804) 526-8640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kochurani Puthumana?
Please contact Dr. Puthumana's office at (804) 526-8640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kochurani Puthumana have?
Dr. Kochurani Puthumana is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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