Dr. Neelima Kandula

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Kandula, Cytopathologist in Tacoma, WA?

Dr. Neelima Kandula is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kandula graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Kandula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kandula’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kandula’s office at (253) 403-1043.

Where did Dr. Kandula go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

What languages does Dr. Kandula speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Kandula treat?

As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Kandula 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. Kandula. 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:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal polyps
Bowel polyps
Intestinal polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

K635: Polyp of colon

Also known as:

Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Also known as:

Cervical Cancer Screening
HPV and Pap Test Results
Pap Test
HPV Test
Cervical Smear
Early Cervical Cancer Detection

ICD-10 Codes:

Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Also known as:

Skin Disorder
Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
Skin Condition
Skin Problem
Dermatological Condition
Skin Ailment
Skin Neoplasm
Skin Growth
Uncertain Skin Lesion

ICD-10 Codes:

L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

Also known as:

Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Bleeding
Unusual Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
AUB
Irregular Genital Bleeding

ICD-10 Codes:

N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

Also known as:

Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
Thyroid Disease
Multinodular Goiter
Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

ICD-10 Codes:

E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

Also known as:

Acute Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Inflamed Appendix
Sudden Appendix Inflammation
Appendicitis Attack

ICD-10 Codes:

K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

Also known as:

Postmenopausal Bleeding
Menopause
Vaginal Bleeding
Bleeding After Menopause
Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

ICD-10 Codes:

N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

Also known as:

Bone Infection
Osteomyelitis
Infected Bone
Bone Inflammation
Bone Infection Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Visible Blood in Urine
Urine and Urination
Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
Gross hematuria
Macroscopic hematuria
Bloody pee

ICD-10 Codes:

R310: Gross hematuria

Also known as:

Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
Cervical Cancer Screening
ASC-US Pap smear
Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
Mildly abnormal Pap test

ICD-10 Codes:

R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

Also known as:

Elevated PSA Level
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Disease
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
Prostate Problems
High Prostate Specific Antigen
Abnormal PSA Test
Increased PSA

ICD-10 Codes:

R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

Also known as:

Lump in Left Breast
Breast Disease
Left breast mass
Left breast lesion
Left breast nodule

ICD-10 Codes:

N6320: Unspecified lump in the left breast, unspecified quadrant

Also known as:

Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Disease
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Solitary Thyroid Nodule

ICD-10 Codes:

E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

Also known as:

Pelvic and Perineal Pain
Pelvic Pain
Perineum pain
Pelvic floor pain
Pain in groin area

ICD-10 Codes:

R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

Also known as:

Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
Gallbladder Disease
Sudden Gallbladder Attack
Acute Cholecystitis
Sudden Gallbladder Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

K810: Acute cholecystitis

Also known as:

Pleural Effusion
Pleural Disorder
Fluid in lungs
Water on the lung
Fluid around lungs

ICD-10 Codes:

J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

Also known as:

Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

Also known as:

High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
HPV
HPV and Pap Test Results
Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
Cervical HPV Positive

ICD-10 Codes:

R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive

Which procedures does Dr. Kandula perform as a Cytopathologist?

As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Neelima Kandula may include:

For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kandula's office.

Does Dr. Kandula accept my insurance?

Dr. Kandula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1043 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Kandula accept in Tacoma, WA?

Dr. Kandula in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
PacificSource

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Where is Dr. Kandula's office located?