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Dr. Nirmala Amaram, MD

Dr. Nirmala Amaram, MD

Waycross, GA

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Amaram, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Waycross, GA?

    Dr. Nirmala Amaram, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Waycross, GA. She has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Amaram graduated from Kakatiya Medical College and completed her residency at Caritas Carney Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Amaram is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amaram’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amaram’s office at (912) 285-2519.

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

    • Residency: Caritas Carney Hosp, Internal Medicine | Steward Carney Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India | Kakatiya Medical College

    Is Dr. Amaram board certified in Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Nirmala Amaram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Amaram speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Amaram treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Amaram 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. Amaram. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
    • Other PVD
    • Other Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Other PAD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases

    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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D513: Other dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

    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:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Low BP
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I9589: Other hypotension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Anemias
    • Anemia
    • Uncommon anemia
    • Rare anemia
    • Specific anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6489: Other specified anemias

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    What procedures does Dr. Amaram perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Amaram 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. Amaram. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Amaram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 285-2519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amaram accept in Waycross, GA?

    Dr. Amaram in Waycross, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Amaram's office located?

    Dr. Nirmala Amaram's Primary Practice

    302 Uvalda St

    Waycross, GA 31501

    (912) 285-2519

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

    Dr. Amaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548295405.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amaram?

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

    What is Dr. Nirmala Amaram's specialty?

    Dr. Amaram is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Waycross, GA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Amaram to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nirmala Amaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Amaram is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Explore Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) 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 Nirmala Amaram accepting new patients in Waycross, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Nirmala Amaram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nirmala Amaram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amaram's office at (912) 285-2519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nirmala Amaram?

    Please contact Dr. Amaram's office at (912) 285-2519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nirmala Amaram have?

    Dr. Nirmala Amaram is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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