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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tanikella, Hospitalist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tanikella graduated from Gandhi Medical College and Hospital and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program. Dr. Tanikella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanikella’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanikella’s office at (417) 533-6100.
Where did Dr. Tanikella go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
What languages does Dr. Tanikella speak?
Dr. Tanikella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tanikella treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Tanikella 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. Tanikella. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Tanikella perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tanikella's office.
Does Dr. Tanikella accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanikella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 533-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tanikella accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Tanikella in Boston, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Tufts Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tanikella's office located?
Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella's Primary Practice
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(417) 533-6100
What is Dr. Tanikella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanikella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134478738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanikella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanikella
What is Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella's specialty?
Dr. Tanikella is a Hospitalist near Boston, MA. 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. Tanikella to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanikella is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham 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 Rajasekhar Tanikella accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rajasekhar Tanikella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanikella's office at (417) 533-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rajasekhar Tanikella?
Please contact Dr. Tanikella's office at (417) 533-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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