Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puppala, Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Dheeraj Puppala, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puppala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puppala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puppala’s office at (803) 434-3955.
What languages does Dr. Puppala speak?
Dr. Puppala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puppala typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Puppala 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. Puppala. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puppala typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Dheeraj Puppala may include:
Please contact Dr. Puppala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puppala accept my insurance?
Dr. Puppala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-3955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puppala accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Puppala in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puppala's office located?
Dr. Dheeraj Puppala's Primary Practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 434-3955
What is Dr. Puppala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396090551.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puppala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puppala
What is Dr. Dheeraj Puppala's specialty?
Dr. Puppala is a Hospitalist near West Columbia, SC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Dheeraj Puppala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puppala is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Musc Health University Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta 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 Dheeraj Puppala accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Dheeraj Puppala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dheeraj Puppala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puppala's office at (803) 434-3955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dheeraj Puppala?
Please contact Dr. Puppala's office at (803) 434-3955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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