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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vunnam, Hospitalist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Sandhya Vunnam, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vunnam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vunnam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vunnam’s office at (570) 808-7300.
What languages does Dr. Vunnam speak?
Dr. Vunnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vunnam typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vunnam 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. Vunnam. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vunnam typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Vunnam may include:
Please contact Dr. Vunnam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vunnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Vunnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vunnam accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Vunnam in Kennesaw, GA 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 Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Vunnam's office located?
Dr. Sandhya Vunnam's Primary Practice
5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(570) 808-7300
What is Dr. Vunnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vunnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013359397.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vunnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vunnam
What is Dr. Sandhya Vunnam's specialty?
Dr. Vunnam is a Hospitalist near Kennesaw, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Sandhya Vunnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vunnam is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone 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
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Is Sandhya Vunnam accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Sandhya Vunnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandhya Vunnam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vunnam's office at (570) 808-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sandhya Vunnam?
Please contact Dr. Vunnam's office at (570) 808-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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