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Dr. Kavitha Thudi, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thudi, Hepatologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Kavitha Thudi, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thudi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thudi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thudi’s office at (210) 575-4837.

    Is Dr. Thudi board certified in Hepatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kavitha Thudi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thudi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thudi treat?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Thudi 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. Thudi. 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:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Portal hypertension
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • K766: Portal hypertension
    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Hepatic Encephalopathy
    • Portosystemic encephalopathy
    • PSE
    • Brain fog from liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Varices
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Varices of the Esophagus
    • Enlarged Esophageal Veins
    • Dilated Esophageal Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Jaundice
    • Yellow Skin
    • Yellow Eyes
    • Icterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R17: Unspecified jaundice

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thudi perform as a Hepatologist?

    As a Hepatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kavitha Thudi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thudi's office.

    Does Dr. Thudi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thudi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-4837 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thudi accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Thudi in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thudi's office located?

    Dr. Kavitha Thudi's Primary Practice

    8201 Ewing Halsell Dr Fl 2

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 575-4837

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    Dr. Kavitha Thudi's Practice 2

    6801 McPherson Rd Ste 219

    Laredo, TX 78041

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

    Dr. Thudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700014313.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thudi?

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

    What is Dr. Kavitha Thudi's specialty?

    Dr. Thudi is a Hepatologist near San Antonio, TX. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Thudi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kavitha Thudi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thudi is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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

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    Is Kavitha Thudi accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Kavitha Thudi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kavitha Thudi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thudi's office at (210) 575-4837 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Thudi?

    Please contact Dr. Thudi's office at (210) 575-4837 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kavitha Thudi have?

    Dr. Kavitha Thudi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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