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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponnala, Hospitalist in Greensboro, NC?
Dr. Shruthi Ponnala, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Greensboro, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ponnala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnala’s office at (651) 232-7000.
What languages does Dr. Ponnala speak?
Dr. Ponnala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ponnala typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ponnala 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. Ponnala. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ponnala typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Shruthi Ponnala may include:
Please contact Dr. Ponnala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ponnala accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 232-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnala accept in Greensboro, NC?
Dr. Ponnala in Greensboro, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ponnala's office located?
What is Dr. Ponnala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponnala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831711191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnala
What is Dr. Shruthi Ponnala's specialty?
Dr. Ponnala is a Hospitalist near Greensboro, NC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Shruthi Ponnala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponnala is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Moses H Cone 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shruthi Ponnala accepting new patients in Greensboro, NC?
Yes, Dr. Shruthi Ponnala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shruthi Ponnala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponnala's office at (651) 232-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shruthi Ponnala?
Please contact Dr. Ponnala's office at (651) 232-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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