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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kunavarapu, Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Kunavarapu graduated from Siddhartha Medical College and completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center Program. Dr. Kunavarapu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kunavarapu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunavarapu’s office at (210) 575-8485.
Where did Dr. Kunavarapu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Interfaith Medical Center Program
Medical School: Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences | Siddhartha Medical College
Is Dr. Kunavarapu board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kunavarapu speak?
Dr. Kunavarapu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kunavarapu treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kunavarapu 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. Kunavarapu. 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:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
What procedures does Dr. Kunavarapu perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kunavarapu 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. Kunavarapu. 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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
Does Dr. Kunavarapu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kunavarapu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-8485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kunavarapu accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Kunavarapu in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kunavarapu's office located?
Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's Primary Practice
4499 Medical Dr Ste 166
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 575-8485
What is Dr. Kunavarapu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kunavarapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447288022.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunavarapu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kunavarapu
What is Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's specialty?
Dr. Kunavarapu is a Cardiologist near San Antonio, TX. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Kunavarapu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kunavarapu is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, DHR Health, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, South County Hospital Campus, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant 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 Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kunavarapu's office at (210) 575-8485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu?
Please contact Dr. Kunavarapu's office at (210) 575-8485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu have?
Dr. Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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