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Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kasindula, Pediatrician in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kasindula is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kasindula’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kasindula’s office at (337) 981-8486.

    What languages does Dr. Kasindula speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Kasindula treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kasindula 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. Kasindula. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms
    • Nasal Congestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Novel Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Low Income
    • Financial hardship
    • Poverty
    • Limited financial resources
    • Economic disadvantage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z596: Low income

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kasindula perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kasindula 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. Kasindula. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Kasindula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kasindula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 981-8486 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kasindula accept in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Kasindula in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • MedImpact

    • Molex

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kasindula's office located?

    Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula's Primary Practice

    4540 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste B130

    Lafayette, LA 70508

    (337) 981-8486

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    Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula's Practice 2

    550 W Veterans Memorial Dr

    Erath, LA 70533

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    Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula's Practice 3

    401 Youngsville Hwy Ste 100

    Lafayette, LA 70508

    (337) 330-0031

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

    Dr. Kasindula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134481971.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kasindula?

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

    What is Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula's specialty?

    Dr. Kasindula is a Pediatrician near Lafayette, LA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kasindula to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kasindula is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Ramakrishna Kasindula accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ramakrishna Kasindula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kasindula's office at (337) 981-8486 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ramakrishna Kasindula?

    Please contact Dr. Kasindula's office at (337) 981-8486 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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