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Dr. Kavitha Kosuri, DO

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kosuri, Medical Oncologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Kavitha Kosuri, DO is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Kosuri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kosuri’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kosuri’s office at (314) 251-4400.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kosuri?

    Dr. Kavitha Kosuri, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kosuri empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hematology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Kosuri is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

      What languages does Dr. Kosuri speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kosuri typically treat?

      As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kosuri 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. Kosuri. 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 here.

      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:

      • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
      • Breast Cancer
      • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
      • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
      • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
      • Female Breast Cancer
      • Malignant Breast Tumor
      • Breast Carcinoma
      • Mammary cancer
      • Breast carcinoma
      • Breast tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
      • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
      • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

      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

      What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kosuri typically perform?

      As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kosuri 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. Kosuri. 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 here.

      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:

      • 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:

      • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
      • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
      • Subcutaneous port placement
      • Central line with port

      CPT Codes:

      • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

      Does Dr. Kosuri accept my insurance?

      Dr. Kosuri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 251-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Kosuri accept in Saint Louis, MO?

      Dr. Kosuri in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Aetna

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

      • Capital Blue Cross

      • Cigna

      • Cigna Group

      • CMS

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Medicare

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      Where is Dr. Kosuri's office located?

      3300 Mercy Clinic Oncology And Hematolog

      607 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3300

      Saint Louis, MO 63141

      (314) 251-4400

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

      Dr. Kosuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215981766.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kosuri?

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

      What is Dr. Kavitha Kosuri's specialty?

      Dr. Kosuri is a Medical Oncologist near Saint Louis, MO.

      What does a Medical Oncologist do?

      An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

      Is this Dr. Kavitha Kosuri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Kosuri is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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

      When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Medical Oncologist. Explore 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 Kavitha Kosuri accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

      Yes, Dr. Kavitha Kosuri is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Kavitha Kosuri offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Kosuri's office at (314) 251-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Kosuri?

      Please contact Dr. Kosuri's office at (314) 251-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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