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Who is Dr. Burugu, Nephrologist in New Iberia, LA?
Dr. Shivakanth Burugu, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New Iberia, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Burugu graduated from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at Northeast Ohio Medical University Program. Dr. Burugu is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burugu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burugu’s office at (337) 560-1144.
Where did Dr. Burugu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northeast Ohio Medical University Program
Medical School: Osmania Medical College
What languages does Dr. Burugu speak?
Dr. Burugu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Burugu treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Burugu 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. Burugu. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Other Types of Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
- Various proteinuria
- Different forms of protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
- R808: Other proteinuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Burugu perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shivakanth Burugu may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Burugu's office.
Does Dr. Burugu accept my insurance?
Dr. Burugu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 560-1144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burugu accept in New Iberia, LA?
Dr. Burugu in New Iberia, LA 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 Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Burugu's office located?
Dr. Shivakanth Burugu's Primary Practice
224 N Lewis St
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 560-1144
What is Dr. Burugu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023334828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burugu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burugu
What is Dr. Shivakanth Burugu's specialty?
Dr. Burugu is a Nephrologist near New Iberia, LA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Burugu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shivakanth Burugu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burugu is affiliated with Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital 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 Shivakanth Burugu accepting new patients in New Iberia, LA?
Yes, Dr. Shivakanth Burugu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shivakanth Burugu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burugu's office at (337) 560-1144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shivakanth Burugu?
Please contact Dr. Burugu's office at (337) 560-1144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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