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Dr. Veena Katikineni, MD

Victorville, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Katikineni, Rheumatologist in Victorville, CA?

    Dr. Veena Katikineni, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Victorville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Katikineni is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katikineni’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katikineni’s office at (412) 647-6700.

    What languages does Dr. Katikineni speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Katikineni treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Katikineni 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. Katikineni. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
    • M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Joint Pain
    • Left Hand Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Sore Right Hand Joints
    • Aching Right Hand Joints
    • Right Hand Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hand Joints
    • Aching Left Hand Joints
    • Left Hand Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25541: Pain in joints of right hand
    • M25542: Pain in joints of left hand

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Antibody Levels
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Elevated Antibody Titer
    • Increased Antibodies
    • Positive Antibody Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R760: Raised antibody titer

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
    • Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
    • Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Sjogren's Syndrome
    • Sjögren syndrome
    • Sjogren Syndrome
    • Sjögren's Disease
    • Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Dry Mouth Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
    • Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, 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:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    What procedures does Dr. Katikineni perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Katikineni 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. Katikineni. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Does Dr. Katikineni accept my insurance?

    Dr. Katikineni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Katikineni accept in Victorville, CA?

    Dr. Katikineni in Victorville, CA 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Katikineni's office located?

    Dr. Veena Katikineni's Primary Practice

    12677 Hesperia Rd Ste 140

    Victorville, CA 92395

    (412) 647-6700

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    Dr. Veena Katikineni's Practice 2

    16850 Bear Valley Rd

    Victorville, CA 92395

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    Dr. Veena Katikineni's Practice 3

    3601 5th Ave

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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

    Dr. Katikineni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346770971.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katikineni?

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

    What is Dr. Veena Katikineni's specialty?

    Dr. Katikineni is a Rheumatologist near Victorville, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Katikineni to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Veena Katikineni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Katikineni is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Rheumatologist?

    Explore Rheumatologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Veena Katikineni accepting new patients in Victorville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Veena Katikineni is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Veena Katikineni offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Katikineni's office at (412) 647-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Veena Katikineni?

    Please contact Dr. Katikineni's office at (412) 647-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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