22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palagummi, Internist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Narasimha Palagummi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Palagummi is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palagummi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palagummi’s office.
Where did Dr. Palagummi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
What languages does Dr. Palagummi speak?
Dr. Palagummi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palagummi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Palagummi 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. Palagummi. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palagummi typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Narasimha Palagummi may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Palagummi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palagummi accept my insurance?
Dr. Palagummi 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. Palagummi accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Palagummi in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Associates
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Palagummi's office located?
What is Dr. Palagummi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palagummi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336272103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palagummi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palagummi
What is Dr. Narasimha Palagummi's specialty?
Dr. Palagummi is a Internist near Des Moines, IA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Narasimha Palagummi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palagummi is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Narasimha Palagummi accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Narasimha Palagummi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Narasimha Palagummi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palagummi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Narasimha Palagummi?
Please contact Dr. Palagummi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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