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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avula, Internist in Smiths Grove, KY?
Dr. Pravin Avula, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Smiths Grove, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Avula graduated from Madras Med College and completed his residency at Coney Island Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Avula is fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avula’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avula’s office at (270) 563-3000.
Where did Dr. Avula go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hosp, Internal Medicine | Coney Island Hospital Program
Medical School: Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras Med College | Kilpauk Med College
Is Dr. Avula board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Pravin Avula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avula speak?
Dr. Avula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Avula typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Avula 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. Avula. 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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Avula typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Avula 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. Avula. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Avula accept my insurance?
Dr. Avula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 563-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avula accept in Smiths Grove, KY?
Dr. Avula in Smiths Grove, KY 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Avula's office located?
What is Dr. Avula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245271436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avula
What is Dr. Pravin Avula's specialty?
Dr. Avula is a Internist near Smiths Grove, KY.
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. Pravin Avula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avula is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, T.j. Samson Community Hospital 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 Pravin Avula accepting new patients in Smiths Grove, KY?
Yes, Dr. Pravin Avula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pravin Avula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avula's office at (270) 563-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pravin Avula?
Please contact Dr. Avula's office at (270) 563-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pravin Avula have?
Dr. Pravin Avula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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