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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kukkadapu, Critical Care Internist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kukkadapu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kukkadapu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kukkadapu’s office at (256) 265-5864.
What languages does Dr. Kukkadapu speak?
Dr. Kukkadapu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Kukkadapu typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Kukkadapu 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. Kukkadapu. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Kukkadapu typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kukkadapu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kukkadapu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kukkadapu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 265-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kukkadapu accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Kukkadapu in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kukkadapu's office located?
Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu's Primary Practice
107 Governors Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 265-5864
What is Dr. Kukkadapu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kukkadapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003256900.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kukkadapu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kukkadapu
What is Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu's specialty?
Dr. Kukkadapu is a Critical Care Internist near Huntsville, AL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kukkadapu is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Huntsville Hospital, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tarun Kukkadapu accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarun Kukkadapu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kukkadapu's office at (256) 265-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarun Kukkadapu?
Please contact Dr. Kukkadapu's office at (256) 265-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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