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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kakarla, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sushanth Kakarla is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Kakarla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakarla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakarla’s office at (210) 358-3000.
What languages does Dr. Kakarla speak?
Dr. Kakarla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kakarla typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kakarla 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. Kakarla. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kakarla typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kakarla 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. Kakarla. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Superficial Bone Biopsy (e.g., Hip, Rib)
- Biopsy
- Needle Bone Biopsy
- Trocar Bone Biopsy
- Ilium Biopsy
- Rib Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20220: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)
Does Dr. Kakarla accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakarla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kakarla accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Kakarla in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
HealthRight Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Providence Health & Services
Samaritan Health Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kakarla's office located?
Dr. Sushanth Kakarla's Primary Practice
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-3000
What is Dr. Kakarla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kakarla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710338173.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakarla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakarla
What is Dr. Sushanth Kakarla's specialty?
Dr. Kakarla is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sushanth Kakarla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kakarla is affiliated with Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend, Salem Hospital - Salem, Or 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
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Is Sushanth Kakarla accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sushanth Kakarla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sushanth Kakarla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kakarla's office at (210) 358-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sushanth Kakarla?
Please contact Dr. Kakarla's office at (210) 358-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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