19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uppalapu, Internist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Suresh Uppalapu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Uppalapu is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uppalapu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uppalapu’s office at (602) 789-0344.
Is Dr. Uppalapu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Suresh Uppalapu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uppalapu speak?
Dr. Uppalapu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Uppalapu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Uppalapu 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. Uppalapu. 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 Respiratory Failure
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- 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
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Uppalapu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Suresh Uppalapu 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
Please contact Dr. Uppalapu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uppalapu accept my insurance?
Dr. Uppalapu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 789-0344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uppalapu accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Uppalapu in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
State of Arizona
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Uppalapu's office located?
Dr. Suresh Uppalapu's Primary Practice
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 789-0344
What hospitals are Dr. Uppalapu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Uppalapu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix,Phoenix, AZ
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center,Glendale, AZ
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Banner Estrella Medical Center,Phoenix, AZ
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center,Chandler, AZ
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Banner - University Hospital Based Physicians Llc,Phoenix, AZ
What is Dr. Uppalapu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uppalapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134229800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uppalapu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uppalapu
What is Dr. Suresh Uppalapu's specialty?
Dr. Uppalapu is an Internist near Phoenix, AZ.
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.