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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponnappan, Internist in Voorhees, NJ?
Dr. Gita Ponnappan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Voorhees, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ponnappan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnappan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnappan’s office at (856) 840-4534.
Is Dr. Ponnappan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gita Ponnappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ponnappan speak?
Dr. Ponnappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ponnappan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ponnappan 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. Ponnappan. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ponnappan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gita Ponnappan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponnappan's office.
Does Dr. Ponnappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 840-4534 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnappan accept in Voorhees, NJ?
Dr. Ponnappan in Voorhees, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponnappan's office located?
Dr. Gita Ponnappan's Primary Practice
200 Bowman Dr Ste E385
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 840-4534
What is Dr. Ponnappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponnappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699972398.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnappan
What is Dr. Gita Ponnappan's specialty?
Dr. Ponnappan is a Internist near Voorhees, NJ.
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. Ponnappan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gita Ponnappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponnappan is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Gita Ponnappan accepting new patients in Voorhees, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Gita Ponnappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gita Ponnappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponnappan's office at (856) 840-4534 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gita Ponnappan?
Please contact Dr. Ponnappan's office at (856) 840-4534 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gita Ponnappan have?
Dr. Gita Ponnappan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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