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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kandimalla, Hospitalist in Independence, MO?
Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Independence, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kandimalla is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kandimalla’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kandimalla’s office at (484) 622-4245.
What languages does Dr. Kandimalla speak?
Dr. Kandimalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Kandimalla treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kandimalla 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. Kandimalla. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J156: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Kandimalla perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kandimalla's office.
Does Dr. Kandimalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Kandimalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 622-4245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kandimalla accept in Independence, MO?
Dr. Kandimalla in Independence, MO 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 Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Kansas
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kandimalla's office located?
Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla's Primary Practice
19600 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64057
(484) 622-4245
What is Dr. Kandimalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kandimalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982840336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandimalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kandimalla
What is Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla's specialty?
Dr. Kandimalla is a Hospitalist near Independence, MO. 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. Contact Dr. Kandimalla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kandimalla is affiliated with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Yugandhar Kandimalla accepting new patients in Independence, MO?
Yes, Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yugandhar Kandimalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kandimalla's office at (484) 622-4245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yugandhar Kandimalla?
Please contact Dr. Kandimalla's office at (484) 622-4245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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