Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai, Nephrologist in Muncie, IN?
Is Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Unnikrishnan Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai speak?
Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai 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. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai 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. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (765) 281-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai accept in Muncie, IN?
Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai in Muncie, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai's office located?
Dr. Unnikrishnan Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai's Primary Practice
800 S Tillotson Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 281-2000
Dr. Unnikrishnan Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai's Practice 3
101 Emerson Ave
New Castle, IN 47362
What hospitals are Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801086640.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnamma Kunjan Pillai