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Who is Dr. Karnam, Rheumatologist in Watkinsville, GA?
Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Watkinsville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Karnam is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karnam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karnam’s office at (706) 389-3880.
What languages does Dr. Karnam speak?
Dr. Karnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Karnam treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Karnam 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. Karnam. 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 Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Right Hand Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Sore Right Hand Joints
- Aching Right Hand Joints
- Right Hand Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25541: Pain in joints of right hand
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Long-term Systemic Steroid Use
- Steroids
- Chronic systemic corticosteroid use
- Oral steroid therapy long-term
- Systemic steroid medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7952: Long term (current) use of systemic steroids
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Karnam perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karnam's office.
Does Dr. Karnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Karnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 389-3880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karnam accept in Watkinsville, GA?
Dr. Karnam in Watkinsville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karnam's office located?
Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam's Primary Practice
1181 Langford Dr Bldg 200
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 389-3880
What is Dr. Karnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669744769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karnam
What is Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam's specialty?
Dr. Karnam is a Rheumatologist near Watkinsville, GA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Karnam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karnam is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga 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 Padmanaidu Karnam accepting new patients in Watkinsville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karnam's office at (706) 389-3880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Padmanaidu Karnam?
Please contact Dr. Karnam's office at (706) 389-3880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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