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Dr. Venkata Dandamudi, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dandamudi, Neurologist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Venkata Dandamudi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dandamudi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dandamudi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dandamudi’s office at (661) 632-7126.

    Is Dr. Dandamudi board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Venkata Dandamudi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Dandamudi speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dandamudi treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dandamudi 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. Dandamudi. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I6201: Nontraumatic acute subdural hemorrhage
    • I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed from Anterior Communicating Artery
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • AComm Artery Hemorrhage
    • SAH
    • Brain bleed
    • Bleeding in the brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
    • I602: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior communicating artery
    • I6011: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Brain Artery Narrowing
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral Artery Stenosis
    • Blocked Brain Arteries
    • Brain Blood Vessel Narrowing
    • Cerebral Occlusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6602: Occlusion and stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Aneurysm
    • Aneurysms
    • Artery Bulge
    • Blood Vessel Widening
    • Vascular Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I729: Aneurysm of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    What procedures does Dr. Dandamudi perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dandamudi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dandamudi. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Does Dr. Dandamudi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dandamudi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 632-7126 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dandamudi accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Dandamudi in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Family Health Network

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Dandamudi's office located?

    Dr. Venkata Dandamudi's Primary Practice

    9330 Stockdale Hwy Ste 200

    Bakersfield, CA 93311

    (661) 632-7126

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    Dr. Venkata Dandamudi's Practice 2

    2323 16th St Ste 400

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    (661) 324-0500

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    Dr. Venkata Dandamudi's Practice 3

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

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

    Dr. Dandamudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184873762.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dandamudi?

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

    What is Dr. Venkata Dandamudi's specialty?

    Dr. Dandamudi is a Neurologist near Bakersfield, CA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Venkata Dandamudi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dandamudi is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Essentia Health-Fargo 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

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    Is Venkata Dandamudi accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Venkata Dandamudi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Venkata Dandamudi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dandamudi's office at (661) 632-7126 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Venkata Dandamudi?

    Please contact Dr. Dandamudi's office at (661) 632-7126 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Venkata Dandamudi have?

    Dr. Venkata Dandamudi is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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