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Dr. Surya Chetlapalli, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chetlapalli, Internist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Surya Chetlapalli, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chetlapalli graduated from Andhra Medical College. Dr. Chetlapalli is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chetlapalli’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chetlapalli’s office at (858) 626-7780.

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

    • Medical School: Andhra Medical College

    Is Dr. Chetlapalli board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Surya Chetlapalli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chetlapalli speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Chetlapalli treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Chetlapalli 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. Chetlapalli. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Chetlapalli perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Surya Chetlapalli may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chetlapalli's office.

    Does Dr. Chetlapalli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chetlapalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 626-7780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chetlapalli accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Chetlapalli in La Jolla, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Presence Health

    • Scripps Health

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    Where is Dr. Chetlapalli's office located?

    Dr. Surya Chetlapalli's Primary Practice

    9888 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 626-7780

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

    Dr. Chetlapalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134164569.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chetlapalli?

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

    What is Dr. Surya Chetlapalli's specialty?

    Dr. Chetlapalli is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Chetlapalli to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Surya Chetlapalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chetlapalli is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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

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    Explore Internist with 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 Surya Chetlapalli accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Surya Chetlapalli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Surya Chetlapalli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chetlapalli's office at (858) 626-7780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Surya Chetlapalli?

    Please contact Dr. Chetlapalli's office at (858) 626-7780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Surya Chetlapalli have?

    Dr. Surya Chetlapalli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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