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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kota, Rheumatologist in North Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Vinisha Kota, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in North Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kota is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kota’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kota’s office at (501) 945-0392.
What languages does Dr. Kota speak?
Dr. Kota and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kota typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Kota 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. Kota. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0570: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kota typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vinisha Kota may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Kota's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kota accept my insurance?
Dr. Kota accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 945-0392 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kota accept in North Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Kota in North Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kota's office located?
Dr. Vinisha Kota's Primary Practice
3500 Springhill Dr Ste 200A
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-0392
What is Dr. Kota's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992124291.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kota?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kota
What is Dr. Vinisha Kota's specialty?
Dr. Kota is a Rheumatologist near North Little Rock, AR.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Vinisha Kota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kota is affiliated with Uams Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System, St. Bernards Medical Center 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
When to see a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vinisha Kota accepting new patients in North Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Vinisha Kota is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinisha Kota offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kota's office at (501) 945-0392 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vinisha Kota?
Please contact Dr. Kota's office at (501) 945-0392 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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