Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prathipati, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prathipati graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Interfaith Medical Center. Dr. Prathipati is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prathipati’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prathipati’s office at (619) 286-3222.
Where did Dr. Prathipati go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Interfaith Medical Center
Medical School: University of California | Andhra Medical College
Is Dr. Prathipati board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prathipati speak?
Dr. Prathipati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Prathipati treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Prathipati 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. Prathipati. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Screening
- Abnormal BP Reading
- Blood Pressure Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Which procedures does Dr. Prathipati perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati 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. Prathipati's office.
Does Dr. Prathipati accept my insurance?
Dr. Prathipati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 286-3222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prathipati accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Prathipati in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prathipati's office located?
Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati's Primary Practice
4276 54th Pl Ste B
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 286-3222
What is Dr. Prathipati's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prathipati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245338490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prathipati?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prathipati
What is Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati's specialty?
Dr. Prathipati is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Prathipati to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prathipati is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Prathipati accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prathipati's office at (619) 286-3222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lakshmi Prathipati?
Please contact Dr. Prathipati's office at (619) 286-3222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati have?
Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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