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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charugundla, Hospitalist in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Prathima Charugundla, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Charugundla graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed her residency at Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Charugundla is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charugundla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charugundla’s office.
Where did Dr. Charugundla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
What languages does Dr. Charugundla speak?
Dr. Charugundla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Charugundla treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Charugundla 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. Charugundla. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Charugundla perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Prathima Charugundla may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Charugundla's office.
Does Dr. Charugundla accept my insurance?
Dr. Charugundla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Charugundla accept in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Charugundla in Northridge, 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
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Charugundla's office located?
What is Dr. Charugundla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Charugundla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104118439.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charugundla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charugundla
What is Dr. Prathima Charugundla's specialty?
Dr. Charugundla is a Hospitalist near Northridge, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Charugundla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Prathima Charugundla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charugundla is affiliated with Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Prathima Charugundla accepting new patients in Northridge, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prathima Charugundla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prathima Charugundla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charugundla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prathima Charugundla?
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