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Dr. Goutham Gudavalli, MD

Alexandria, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gudavalli, Critical Care Internist in Alexandria, LA?

    Dr. Goutham Gudavalli, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Gudavalli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gudavalli’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gudavalli’s office at (318) 769-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Gudavalli speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Gudavalli typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Gudavalli 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. Gudavalli. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Gudavalli typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Gudavalli 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. Gudavalli. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Gudavalli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gudavalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 769-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gudavalli accept in Alexandria, LA?

    Dr. Gudavalli in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gudavalli's office located?

    Dr. Goutham Gudavalli's Primary Practice

    211 4th St

    Alexandria, LA 71301

    (318) 769-3000

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

    Dr. Gudavalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841604931.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gudavalli?

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

    What is Dr. Goutham Gudavalli's specialty?

    Dr. Gudavalli is a Critical Care Internist near Alexandria, LA.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is this Dr. Goutham Gudavalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gudavalli is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Goutham Gudavalli accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Goutham Gudavalli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Goutham Gudavalli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gudavalli's office at (318) 769-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Goutham Gudavalli?

    Please contact Dr. Gudavalli's office at (318) 769-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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