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Dr. Punuru Reddy, MD

Decatur, AL

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Reddy, Internist in Decatur, AL?

    Dr. Punuru Reddy, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Decatur, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Reddy is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Reddy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Reddy’s office at (256) 309-5627.

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

    • Medical School: Rangaraya Med College

    What languages does Dr. Reddy speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Reddy typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Reddy 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. Reddy. 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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Reddy typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Reddy 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. Reddy. 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:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Does Dr. Reddy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Reddy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 309-5627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Reddy accept in Decatur, AL?

    Dr. Reddy in Decatur, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Alabama

    • United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Reddy's office located?

    Dr. Punuru Reddy's Primary Practice

    2828 Highway 31 S Ste 101

    Decatur, AL 35603

    (256) 309-5627

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    Dr. Punuru Reddy's Practice 2

    1201 7th St SE

    Decatur, AL 35601

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

    Dr. Reddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760541197.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Reddy?

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

    What is Dr. Punuru Reddy's specialty?

    Dr. Reddy is a Internist near Decatur, AL.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Punuru Reddy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Reddy is affiliated with Uab 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 Punuru Reddy accepting new patients in Decatur, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Punuru Reddy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Punuru Reddy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Reddy's office at (256) 309-5627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Punuru Reddy?

    Please contact Dr. Reddy's office at (256) 309-5627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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