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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vangala, Hospitalist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Sunitha Vangala, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA. Dr. Vangala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vangala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vangala’s office at (570) 703-7351.
What languages does Dr. Vangala speak?
Dr. Vangala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vangala treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vangala 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. Vangala. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vangala perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sunitha Vangala may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vangala's office.
Does Dr. Vangala accept my insurance?
Dr. Vangala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 703-7351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vangala accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Vangala in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Vangala's office located?
Dr. Sunitha Vangala's Primary Practice
1800 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 703-7351
What is Dr. Vangala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vangala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659703221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vangala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vangala
What is Dr. Sunitha Vangala's specialty?
Dr. Vangala is a Hospitalist near Scranton, PA. 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. Vangala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sunitha Vangala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vangala is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Sunitha Vangala accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Sunitha Vangala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunitha Vangala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vangala's office at (570) 703-7351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunitha Vangala?
Please contact Dr. Vangala's office at (570) 703-7351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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