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Who is Dr. Venkatesh, Nephrologist in Columbia, TN?
Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Venkatesh graduated from Stanley Med College and completed his residency at Unity Health System (Rochester) Program. Dr. Venkatesh is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatesh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatesh’s office.
Where did Dr. Venkatesh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Unity Health System (Rochester) Program
Medical School: Stanley Med College
What languages does Dr. Venkatesh speak?
Dr. Venkatesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Venkatesh typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Venkatesh 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. Venkatesh. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Venkatesh typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Venkatesh accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkatesh 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. Venkatesh accept in Columbia, TN?
Dr. Venkatesh in Columbia, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Venkatesh's office located?
Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh's Primary Practice
854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 101A
Columbia, TN 38401
Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh's Practice 3
353 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 249C
Hendersonville, TN 37075
What is Dr. Venkatesh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245368943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatesh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkatesh
What is Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh's specialty?
Dr. Venkatesh is a Nephrologist near Columbia, TN.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesh is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Highpoint Health – Sumner With Ascension Saint Thomas, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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
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Is Sundararajan Venkatesh accepting new patients in Columbia, TN?
Yes, Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sundararajan Venkatesh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sundararajan Venkatesh?
Please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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