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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amerneni, Hospitalist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Amerneni is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amerneni’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amerneni’s office at (520) 626-5797.
What languages does Dr. Amerneni speak?
Dr. Amerneni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amerneni typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Amerneni 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. Amerneni. 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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amerneni typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni may include:
Please contact Dr. Amerneni's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amerneni accept my insurance?
Dr. Amerneni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-5797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amerneni accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Amerneni in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amerneni's office located?
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni's Primary Practice
1625 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 626-5797
What is Dr. Amerneni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amerneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700459419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amerneni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amerneni
What is Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni's specialty?
Dr. Amerneni is a Hospitalist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amerneni is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amerneni's office at (520) 626-5797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Chaitanya Amerneni?
Please contact Dr. Amerneni's office at (520) 626-5797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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