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Dr. Rafael Penunuri, MD

Dr. Rafael Penunuri, MD

Newport Beach, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Penunuri, Internist in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Rafael Penunuri, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Penunuri completed his residency at San Pedro Peninsula Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Penunuri is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penunuri’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. Penunuri’s office at (949) 650-0587.

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

    • Residency: San Pedro Peninsula Hosp, Family Medicine | San Pedro Peninsula Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Penunuri board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Penunuri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Penunuri speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Penunuri treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Penunuri 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. Penunuri. 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 Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Alcoholism
    • Problem drinking
    • AUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Unknown cause nerve damage
    • Peripheral dysautonomia
    • Autonomic neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Penunuri perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Penunuri 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. Penunuri. 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:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Does Dr. Penunuri accept my insurance?

    Dr. Penunuri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 650-0587 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Penunuri accept in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Penunuri in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Penunuri's office located?

    Dr. Rafael Penunuri's Primary Practice

    1419 Superior Ave Ste 1

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

    (949) 650-0587

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    Dr. Rafael Penunuri's Practice 2

    801 E Birch St Ste 2

    Calexico, CA 92231

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    Dr. Rafael Penunuri's Practice 3

    438 E Katella Ave Ste 229

    Orange, CA 92867

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

    Dr. Penunuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831270362.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penunuri?

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

    What is Dr. Rafael Penunuri's specialty?

    Dr. Penunuri is a Internist near Newport Beach, 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. Penunuri to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rafael Penunuri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Penunuri is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, South Coast Global Medical Center, UCI Health - Placentia Linda 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rafael Penunuri accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Penunuri is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rafael Penunuri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Penunuri's office at (949) 650-0587 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rafael Penunuri?

    Please contact Dr. Penunuri's office at (949) 650-0587 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Penunuri have?

    Dr. Rafael Penunuri is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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