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Who is Dr. Ponnapureddy, Cardiologist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ponnapureddy is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnapureddy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnapureddy’s office at (307) 266-3174.
What languages does Dr. Ponnapureddy speak?
Dr. Ponnapureddy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Ponnapureddy treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ponnapureddy 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. Ponnapureddy. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Heart Disease
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Ponnapureddy perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponnapureddy's office.
Does Dr. Ponnapureddy accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnapureddy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (307) 266-3174 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnapureddy accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Ponnapureddy in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Government Employees Health Association
Medicaid
Medicare
Sanford Health
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Ponnapureddy's office located?
Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy's Primary Practice
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
(307) 266-3174
What is Dr. Ponnapureddy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponnapureddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528485414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnapureddy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnapureddy
What is Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy's specialty?
Dr. Ponnapureddy is a Cardiologist near Iowa City, IA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ponnapureddy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ponnapureddy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Monument Health Neurology And Rehabilitation, Monument Health Surgery Center. 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 Rakesh Ponnapureddy accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakesh Ponnapureddy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponnapureddy's office at (307) 266-3174 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakesh Ponnapureddy?
Please contact Dr. Ponnapureddy's office at (307) 266-3174 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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