PK
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kakarala, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Pramod Kakarala, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kakarala graduated from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Belize). Dr. Kakarala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakarala’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. Kakarala’s office at (404) 367-3000.
Where did Dr. Kakarala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Belize)
What languages does Dr. Kakarala speak?
Dr. Kakarala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kakarala treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kakarala 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. Kakarala. 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:
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Mood Disorder
- DMDD
- Severe Irritability Disorder
- Childhood Mood Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3481: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Kakarala perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pramod Kakarala may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kakarala's office.
Does Dr. Kakarala accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakarala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 367-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kakarala accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Kakarala in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
PruittHealth Premier (GA)
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Kakarala's office located?
Dr. Pramod Kakarala's Primary Practice
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 635
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 367-3000
What is Dr. Kakarala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kakarala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972881795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakarala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakarala
What is Dr. Pramod Kakarala's specialty?
Dr. Kakarala is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA. 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. Kakarala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pramod Kakarala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kakarala is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional 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?
Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Pramod Kakarala accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Pramod Kakarala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pramod Kakarala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kakarala's office at (404) 367-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pramod Kakarala?
Please contact Dr. Kakarala's office at (404) 367-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Hospitalist Near Atlanta, GA
NL
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Nina Loftus is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. She is board certified.
Atlanta, GA
LB
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Laura Booth is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Atlanta, GA
VP
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Vimal Patel, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Atlanta, GA