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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pulakanti, Neurologist in Danville, PA?
Dr. Varun Pulakanti, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pulakanti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulakanti’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulakanti’s office.
What languages does Dr. Pulakanti speak?
Dr. Pulakanti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Pulakanti typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pulakanti 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. Pulakanti. 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Pulakanti typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pulakanti 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. Pulakanti. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Pulakanti accept my insurance?
Dr. Pulakanti 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. Pulakanti accept in Danville, PA?
Dr. Pulakanti in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pulakanti's office located?
What is Dr. Pulakanti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pulakanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750700126.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulakanti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pulakanti
What is Dr. Varun Pulakanti's specialty?
Dr. Pulakanti is a Neurologist near Danville, PA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Varun Pulakanti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pulakanti is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger-Lewistown 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
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Is Varun Pulakanti accepting new patients in Danville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Varun Pulakanti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Varun Pulakanti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pulakanti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Varun Pulakanti?
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