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Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam, MD

Atlanta, GA

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ponnambalam, Critical Care Internist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ponnambalam completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Ponnambalam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnambalam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnambalam’s office.

    Where did Dr. Ponnambalam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: St George',s University

    Is Dr. Ponnambalam board certified in Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ponnambalam speak?

    Dr. Ponnambalam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ponnambalam treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ponnambalam 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. Ponnambalam. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Which procedures does Dr. Ponnambalam perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponnambalam's office.

    Does Dr. Ponnambalam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponnambalam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnambalam accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Ponnambalam in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ponnambalam's office located?

    Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam's Primary Practice

    1984 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 300

    Atlanta, GA 30309

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    Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam's Practice 2

    5126 Hospital Dr NE

    Covington, GA 30014

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    Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam's Practice 3

    775 Poplar Rd Ste 130

    Newnan, GA 30265

    (770) 683-6921

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    What is Dr. Ponnambalam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ponnambalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073704581.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnambalam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnambalam

    What is Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam's specialty?

    Dr. Ponnambalam is a Critical Care Internist near Atlanta, GA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ponnambalam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ponnambalam is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta 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 Critical Care Internist?

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    Is Arvind Ponnambalam accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponnambalam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arvind Ponnambalam?

    Please contact Dr. Ponnambalam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam have?

    Dr. Arvind Ponnambalam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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