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Who is Dr. Tadakamalla, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tadakamalla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tadakamalla’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tadakamalla’s office at (913) 226-7332.
Is Dr. Tadakamalla board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tadakamalla speak?
Dr. Tadakamalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tadakamalla treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tadakamalla 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. Tadakamalla. 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.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does Dr. Tadakamalla perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tadakamalla 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. Tadakamalla. 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Tadakamalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Tadakamalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 226-7332 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tadakamalla accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Tadakamalla in Lees Summit, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tadakamalla's office located?
Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla's Primary Practice
600 NE Meadowview Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(913) 226-7332
What is Dr. Tadakamalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tadakamalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316989197.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tadakamalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tadakamalla
What is Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla's specialty?
Dr. Tadakamalla is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Lees Summit, MO. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Tadakamalla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tadakamalla is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center, Saint Luke's East 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Malathi Tadakamalla accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?
Yes, Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tadakamalla's office at (913) 226-7332 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Malathi Tadakamalla?
Please contact Dr. Tadakamalla's office at (913) 226-7332 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla have?
Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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