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Who is Dr. Vuppalanchi, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vuppalanchi graduated from Gandhi Med College and completed his residency at Long Island Coll Hosp, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Witham PHO. Dr. Vuppalanchi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vuppalanchi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vuppalanchi’s office at (317) 274-5168.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vuppalanchi?
Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vuppalanchi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cirrhosis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Liver & Biliary Disease, Liver & Biliary Disease, Liver Cancer, Liver Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Vuppalanchi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vuppalanchi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Coll Hosp, Internal Medicine | Long Island College Hospital
Medical School: Gandhi Med College
Is Dr. Vuppalanchi board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vuppalanchi speak?
Dr. Vuppalanchi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vuppalanchi treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vuppalanchi 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. Vuppalanchi. 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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Portal hypertension
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- High Blood Pressure
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- R188: Other ascites
- K766: Portal hypertension
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Hepatitis C
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- PSC
- Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
- Sclerosing Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagus Disorder
- Varices of the Esophagus
- Enlarged Esophageal Veins
- Dilated Esophageal Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Toxic Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Drug-induced liver injury
- Chemical liver damage
- Toxin-induced liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K719: Toxic liver disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Vuppalanchi perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Vuppalanchi 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. Vuppalanchi. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Catheter Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Also known as:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Does Dr. Vuppalanchi accept my insurance?
Dr. Vuppalanchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-5168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vuppalanchi accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Vuppalanchi in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cooperative Benefit Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vuppalanchi's office located?
Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi's Primary Practice
550 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-5168
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Witham PHO
Member
What is Dr. Vuppalanchi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vuppalanchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588872923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vuppalanchi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vuppalanchi
What is Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi's specialty?
Dr. Vuppalanchi is a Internist near Indianapolis, IN.
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.
Contact Dr. Vuppalanchi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vuppalanchi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: IU Health University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Raj Vuppalanchi accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vuppalanchi's office at (317) 274-5168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raj Vuppalanchi?
Please contact Dr. Vuppalanchi's office at (317) 274-5168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi have?
Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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