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Dr. Purushotham Kotha, MD

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kotha, Cardiologist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Purushotham Kotha, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Kotha is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kotha’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kotha’s office at (619) 229-1995.

    What languages does Dr. Kotha speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Kotha treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kotha 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. Kotha. 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:

    • Other Tricuspid Valve Disorder
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Mitral Valve Disorder
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Tricuspid valve problems
    • Non-rheumatic tricuspid valve disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Mitral Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Problem
    • Narrow and leaky aortic valve
    • Mixed aortic valve disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I368: Other nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I349: Nonrheumatic mitral valve disorder, unspecified
    • I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Acute Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Sudden Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute HFpEF
    • Sudden Filling Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5031: Acute diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
    • Atherosclerosis in grafts
    • Silent coronary artery disease in grafts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack of the LAD Artery (STEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Widowmaker Heart Attack
    • LAD Myocardial Infarction
    • STEMI Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2102: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left anterior descending coronary artery

    Also known as:

    • Orthostatic Hypotension
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Postural Hypotension
    • Dizziness on Standing
    • Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I951: Orthostatic hypotension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Rheumatic Multiple Heart Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
    • Multiple Rheumatic Valve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I088: Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases

    Also known as:

    • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial restrictive cardiomyopathy
    • Stiff Heart Muscle
    • RCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I425: Other restrictive cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kotha perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Purushotham Kotha may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kotha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kotha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 229-1995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kotha accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Kotha in La Mesa, 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 Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kotha's office located?

    Dr. Purushotham Kotha's Primary Practice

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 229-1995

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

    Dr. Kotha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093730814.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kotha?

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

    What is Dr. Purushotham Kotha's specialty?

    Dr. Kotha is a Cardiologist near La Mesa, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Kotha to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Purushotham Kotha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kotha is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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

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    Is Purushotham Kotha accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Purushotham Kotha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Purushotham Kotha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kotha's office at (619) 229-1995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Purushotham Kotha?

    Please contact Dr. Kotha's office at (619) 229-1995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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