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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Athota, Critical Care Surgeon in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Krishna Athota, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Athota completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Athota is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Athota’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Athota’s office at (513) 475-8787.
Where did Dr. Athota go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, General Surgery
Is Dr. Athota board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Athota, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Athota speak?
Dr. Athota and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Athota treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Athota 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. Athota. 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.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
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:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
What procedures does Dr. Athota perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Athota 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. Athota. 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.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Deep Muscle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
- Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Athota accept my insurance?
Dr. Athota accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 475-8787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Athota accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Athota in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Athota's office located?
Dr. Krishna Athota's Primary Practice
3199 Highland Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 475-8787
What is Dr. Athota's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Athota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710195201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Athota?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Athota
What is Dr. Krishna Athota's specialty?
Dr. Athota is a Critical Care Surgeon near Cincinnati, OH. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Athota to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krishna Athota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Athota is affiliated with UC 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 Krishna Athota accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Athota is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Athota offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Athota's office at (513) 475-8787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Athota?
Please contact Dr. Athota's office at (513) 475-8787 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Krishna Athota have?
Dr. Krishna Athota is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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