Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Potluri, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Vani Potluri, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Potluri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potluri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potluri’s office.
What languages does Dr. Potluri speak?
Dr. Potluri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Potluri typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Potluri 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. Potluri. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
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
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Potluri typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vani Potluri may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Potluri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Potluri accept my insurance?
Dr. Potluri 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. Potluri accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Potluri in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Potluri's office located?
What is Dr. Potluri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Potluri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437538105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potluri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potluri
What is Dr. Vani Potluri's specialty?
Dr. Potluri is a Internist near Houston, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Vani Potluri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Potluri is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Oakbend Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vani Potluri accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Vani Potluri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vani Potluri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Potluri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vani Potluri?
Please contact Dr. Potluri's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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