46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Vellanki, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Vellanki graduated from Rangaraya Med College and completed his residency at Prince George's Hospital Center. Dr. Vellanki is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vellanki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vellanki’s office at (301) 560-4747.
Where did Dr. Vellanki go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Prince George's Hospital Center | Prince George's Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Rangaraya Med College Andra University | Rangaraya Med College
What languages does Dr. Vellanki speak?
Dr. Vellanki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Vellanki treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vellanki 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. Vellanki. 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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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:
- Overweight
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Family history of endocrine, nutritional, or metabolic disease
- Endocrine Disease
- Family History
- Metabolic Disorder
- Inherited endocrine disorder risk
- Genetic predisposition to metabolic disease
- Family history of nutritional problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8349: Family history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Family History of Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Family History
- Genetic diabetes risk
- Hereditary diabetes
- Inherited diabetes predisposition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z833: Family history of diabetes mellitus
Which procedures does Dr. Vellanki perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vellanki's office.
Does Dr. Vellanki accept my insurance?
Dr. Vellanki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 560-4747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vellanki accept in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Vellanki in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
University of Maryland Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Vellanki's office located?
Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki's Primary Practice
8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy Ste 301
Columbia, MD 21045
(301) 560-4747
What is Dr. Vellanki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vellanki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407886336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vellanki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vellanki
What is Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki's specialty?
Dr. Vellanki is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Columbia, MD. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Vellanki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vellanki is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Nandakumar Vellanki accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nandakumar Vellanki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vellanki's office at (301) 560-4747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nandakumar Vellanki?
Please contact Dr. Vellanki's office at (301) 560-4747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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