25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chinnakotla, Internist in South San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Chinnakotla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Il College Of Med | Genesys Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College | Rangaraya Med College | Guntur Medical College
Is Dr. Chinnakotla board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Aruna Chinnakotla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chinnakotla speak?
Dr. Chinnakotla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chinnakotla typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chinnakotla 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. Chinnakotla. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chinnakotla typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Aruna Chinnakotla may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chinnakotla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chinnakotla accept my insurance?
Dr. Chinnakotla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 742-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chinnakotla accept in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chinnakotla in South San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chinnakotla's office located?
Dr. Aruna Chinnakotla's Primary Practice
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 742-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Chinnakotla affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chinnakotla has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chinnakotla's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chinnakotla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093893604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chinnakotla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chinnakotla
What is Dr. Aruna Chinnakotla's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.