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Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna, MD

Alton, IL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krishna, Internist in Alton, IL?

    Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alton, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Krishna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishna’s office at (314) 344-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Krishna speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Krishna treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Krishna 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. Krishna. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Withdrawal
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid detox
    • Opioid withdrawal syndrome
    • Coming off opioids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1123: Opioid dependence with withdrawal

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Which procedures does Dr. Krishna perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna may include:

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

    Does Dr. Krishna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krishna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 344-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krishna accept in Alton, IL?

    Dr. Krishna in Alton, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Meridian Health Plan

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

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    Where is Dr. Krishna's office located?

    Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna's Primary Practice

    1 Saint Anthonys Way

    Alton, IL 62002

    (314) 344-6000

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    Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna's Practice 2

    300 1st Capitol Dr

    Saint Charles, MO 63301

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    Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna's Practice 3

    6420 Clayton Rd

    Richmond Hts, MO 63117

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

    Dr. Krishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417180704.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishna?

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

    What is Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna's specialty?

    Dr. Krishna is a Internist near Alton, IL.

    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. Krishna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna is affiliated with Anderson Hospital 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 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 Naveen Kumar Krishna accepting new patients in Alton, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Naveen Kumar Krishna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (314) 344-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Naveen Kumar Krishna?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (314) 344-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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