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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pothula, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pothula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pothula’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pothula’s office at (210) 871-4701.
Is Dr. Pothula board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pothula speak?
Dr. Pothula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pothula typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pothula 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. Pothula. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pothula typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pothula's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pothula accept my insurance?
Dr. Pothula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 871-4701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pothula accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Pothula in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pothula's office located?
Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula's Primary Practice
16620 N US Highway 281 Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 871-4701
What is Dr. Pothula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pothula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023246774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pothula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pothula
What is Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula's specialty?
Dr. Pothula is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pothula is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, United Regional Healthcare System, University Hospital-San Antonio, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, William P. Clements Jr. University 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nageswarrao Pothula accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pothula's office at (210) 871-4701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nageswarrao Pothula?
Please contact Dr. Pothula's office at (210) 871-4701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula have?
Dr. Nageswarrao Pothula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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