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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Korupolu, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Radha Korupolu, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Korupolu is currently affiliated with Tirr Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. Korupolu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Korupolu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Korupolu’s office at (713) 799-7024.
What languages does Dr. Korupolu speak?
Dr. Korupolu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Korupolu typically treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Korupolu 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. Korupolu. 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:
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Complete Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
- Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
- Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
- Total lower body paralysis
- Complete paralysis of legs
- Full paraplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
- G8221: Paraplegia, complete
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Infusion Pump Management
- Pump Adjustment
- Infusion Device Care
- Drug Delivery Pump Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z451: Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump
What procedures does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Korupolu typically perform?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Korupolu 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. Korupolu. 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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
- Intrathecal pump refill
- Epidural pump management
- Pain pump adjustment
- Implanted drug pump service
CPT Codes:
- 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
Does Dr. Korupolu accept my insurance?
Dr. Korupolu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 799-7024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Korupolu accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Korupolu in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Korupolu's office located?
What is Dr. Korupolu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Korupolu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467770933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Korupolu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Korupolu
What is Dr. Radha Korupolu's specialty?
Dr. Korupolu is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist do?
A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications.
Is this Dr. Radha Korupolu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Korupolu is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy 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
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Is Radha Korupolu accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Radha Korupolu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Radha Korupolu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Korupolu's office at (713) 799-7024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Radha Korupolu?
Please contact Dr. Korupolu's office at (713) 799-7024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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