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Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota, MD

Richmond, VA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Dharanikota, Internist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dharanikota completed her residency at Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dharanikota is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dharanikota’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dharanikota’s office at (804) 327-4046.

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

    • Residency: Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Andhra Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Visakhapatnam- Ap- India

    Is Dr. Dharanikota board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dharanikota speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Dharanikota treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Dharanikota 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. Dharanikota. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    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:

    • Other Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Nervous System Degeneration
    • Neurodegenerative Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3189: Other specified degenerative diseases of nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor
    • Pulmonary Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3400: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Dharanikota perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Dharanikota 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. Dharanikota. 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Dharanikota accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dharanikota accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 327-4046 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dharanikota accept in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Dharanikota in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dharanikota's office located?

    Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota's Primary Practice

    7101 Jahnke Rd Ste 611

    Richmond, VA 23225

    (804) 327-4046

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    Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota's Practice 2

    7600 Autumn Pkwy

    Mechanicsville, VA 31166

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    Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota's Practice 3

    567 N Parham Rd

    Henrico, VA 23229

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

    Dr. Dharanikota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922099720.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dharanikota?

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

    What is Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota's specialty?

    Dr. Dharanikota is a Internist near Richmond, VA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Dharanikota to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dharanikota is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorial Regional Medical Center. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Padmalatha Dharanikota accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dharanikota's office at (804) 327-4046 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Padmalatha Dharanikota?

    Please contact Dr. Dharanikota's office at (804) 327-4046 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota have?

    Dr. Padmalatha Dharanikota is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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