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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krishnamurthi, Internist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Krishnamurthi graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed her residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Griffin Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Krishnamurthi is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnamurthi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishnamurthi’s office at (901) 386-7870.
Where did Dr. Krishnamurthi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Griffin Hosp, Internal Medicine | Griffin Hospital | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India | Than Javur Med College | Georgetown University, Washington, DC | Than Javur Med College
Is Dr. Krishnamurthi board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Krishnamurthi speak?
Dr. Krishnamurthi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Krishnamurthi treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Krishnamurthi 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. Krishnamurthi. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Krishnamurthi perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Krishnamurthi's office.
Does Dr. Krishnamurthi accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishnamurthi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 386-7870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krishnamurthi accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Krishnamurthi in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krishnamurthi's office located?
Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's Primary Practice
3960 New Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 386-7870
What is Dr. Krishnamurthi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishnamurthi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679500623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishnamurthi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishnamurthi
What is Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's specialty?
Dr. Krishnamurthi is a Internist near Memphis, TN.
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. Krishnamurthi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishnamurthi is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital 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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Is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishnamurthi's office at (901) 386-7870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lakshmi Krishnamurthi?
Please contact Dr. Krishnamurthi's office at (901) 386-7870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi have?
Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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