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Who is Dr. Soundappan, Internist in Perry, GA?
Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Perry, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Soundappan graduated from Chengalpattu Medical College and completed his residency at Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Soundappan is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soundappan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soundappan’s office at (478) 988-3060.
Where did Dr. Soundappan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Chengalpattu Medical College | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Soundappan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Soundappan speak?
Dr. Soundappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Soundappan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Soundappan 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. Soundappan. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Soundappan typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Soundappan 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. Soundappan. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Does Dr. Soundappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Soundappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 988-3060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Soundappan accept in Perry, GA?
Dr. Soundappan in Perry, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Soundappan's office located?
Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan's Primary Practice
1115 Morningside Dr
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 988-3060
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan?
Dr. Soundappan has appointments available at his Perry, GA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Soundappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soundappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912951500.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soundappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soundappan
What is Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan's specialty?
Dr. Soundappan is a Internist near Perry, GA.
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. Appavuchetty Soundappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Soundappan is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center, Houston Healthcare – Warner Robins, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Atrium Health Navicent 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 Appavuchetty Soundappan accepting new patients in Perry, GA?
Yes, Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Soundappan, or call (478) 988-3060 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Appavuchetty Soundappan?
Please contact Dr. Soundappan's office at (478) 988-3060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan have?
Dr. Appavuchetty Soundappan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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