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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Veerapaneni, Nephrologist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Veerapaneni graduated from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College and completed his residency at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center/Winthrop University Hospital Program. Dr. Veerapaneni is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Veerapaneni’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Veerapaneni’s office at (702) 877-1887.
Where did Dr. Veerapaneni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center/Winthrop University Hospital Program
Medical School: Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College
Is Dr. Veerapaneni board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Veerapaneni speak?
Dr. Veerapaneni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Veerapaneni treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Veerapaneni 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. Veerapaneni. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Calcium
- Calcium
- Hypercalcemia
- Excess Calcium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8352: Hypercalcemia
Which procedures does Dr. Veerapaneni perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Veerapaneni's office.
Does Dr. Veerapaneni accept my insurance?
Dr. Veerapaneni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 877-1887 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Veerapaneni accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Veerapaneni in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Partners Healthcare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Veerapaneni's office located?
Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni's Primary Practice
500 S Rancho Dr Ste 12
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 877-1887
What is Dr. Veerapaneni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Veerapaneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225215684.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Veerapaneni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Veerapaneni
What is Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni's specialty?
Dr. Veerapaneni is a Nephrologist near Las Vegas, NV. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Veerapaneni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Veerapaneni is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital 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
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Is Vivek Veerapaneni accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Veerapaneni's office at (702) 877-1887 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Veerapaneni?
Please contact Dr. Veerapaneni's office at (702) 877-1887 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni have?
Dr. Vivek Veerapaneni is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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