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Dr. Vijay Venkatesan, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Kansas City, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Venkatesan, Family Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Vijay Venkatesan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Venkatesan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatesan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatesan’s office at (404) 501-6363.

    What languages does Dr. Venkatesan speak?

    Dr. Venkatesan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Venkatesan typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Venkatesan 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. Venkatesan. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Venkatesan typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijay Venkatesan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Venkatesan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Venkatesan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Venkatesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 501-6363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Venkatesan accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Venkatesan in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Venkatesan's office located?

    Dr. Vijay Venkatesan's Primary Practice

    7900 Lees Summit Rd

    Kansas City, MO 64139

    (404) 501-6363

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    What is Dr. Venkatesan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Venkatesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376003632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatesan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkatesan

    What is Dr. Vijay Venkatesan's specialty?

    Dr. Venkatesan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, MO.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Vijay Venkatesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Venkatesan is affiliated with University Health Lakewood Medical Center, Nkc Health, Emory Decatur 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Vijay Venkatesan accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Vijay Venkatesan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vijay Venkatesan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Venkatesan's office at (404) 501-6363 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vijay Venkatesan?

    Please contact Dr. Venkatesan's office at (404) 501-6363 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Venkatesan's office located?

    Dr. Venkatesan's office is located in Kansas City, MO.