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Who is Dr. Kortikere, Family Medicine Specialist in Longview, TX?
Dr. Saritha Kortikere, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Longview, TX. Dr. Kortikere graduated from Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University and completed her residency at Aultman Hospital. Dr. Kortikere is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kortikere’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kortikere’s office.
Where did Dr. Kortikere go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Aultman Hospital
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University
What languages does Dr. Kortikere speak?
Dr. Kortikere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kortikere typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kortikere 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. Kortikere. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kortikere typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Saritha Kortikere may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Kortikere's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kortikere accept my insurance?
Dr. Kortikere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kortikere accept in Longview, TX?
Dr. Kortikere in Longview, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kortikere's office located?
What is Dr. Kortikere's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kortikere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760427173.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kortikere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kortikere
What is Dr. Saritha Kortikere's specialty?
Dr. Kortikere is a Family Medicine Specialist near Longview, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Saritha Kortikere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kortikere is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Saritha Kortikere accepting new patients in Longview, TX?
Yes, Dr. Saritha Kortikere is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saritha Kortikere offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kortikere's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saritha Kortikere?
Please contact Dr. Kortikere's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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805 Medical Dr
Longview, TX 75605