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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kota, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Karthik Kota, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kota is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kota’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kota’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kota speak?
Dr. Kota and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kota typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kota 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. Kota. 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.
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kota typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kota performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kota. 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.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Kota accept my insurance?
Dr. Kota 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. Kota accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Kota in New Brunswick, NJ 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)
EmblemHealth
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kota's office located?
What is Dr. Kota's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982022505.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kota?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kota
What is Dr. Karthik Kota's specialty?
Dr. Kota is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New Brunswick, NJ.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Karthik Kota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kota is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karthik Kota accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Karthik Kota is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karthik Kota offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kota's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karthik Kota?
Please contact Dr. Kota's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Kota
Rutgers Hlth Rwj Dept Of Med Gen In
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
New Brunswick, NJ 08901