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Dr. Praveen Akuthota, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

San Diego, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Akuthota, Critical Care Internist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Praveen Akuthota, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Akuthota is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akuthota’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akuthota’s office at (619) 471-9186.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akuthota?

    Dr. Praveen Akuthota, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akuthota empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Asthma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Akuthota is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Akuthota speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Akuthota typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Akuthota 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. Akuthota. 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:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Vasculitis
    • Churg-Strauss syndrome
    • Allergic granulomatosis
    • Churg-Strauss vasculitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M301: Polyarteritis with lung involvement [Churg-Strauss]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • CF
    • Mucoviscidosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Akuthota typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Praveen Akuthota may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akuthota's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akuthota accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akuthota accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 471-9186 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akuthota accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Akuthota in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akuthota's office located?

    Dr. Praveen Akuthota's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 471-9186

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    What hospitals are Dr. Akuthota affiliated with?

    Dr. Akuthota has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    UC San Diego Medical Center,San Diego, CA

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

    Dr. Akuthota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396704698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akuthota?

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

    What is Dr. Praveen Akuthota's specialty?

    Dr. Akuthota is a Critical Care Internist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Praveen Akuthota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Akuthota is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore 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 Dr. Praveen Akuthota accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Praveen Akuthota is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Praveen Akuthota offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akuthota's office at (619) 471-9186 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Praveen Akuthota?

    Please contact Dr. Akuthota's office at (619) 471-9186 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akuthota's office located?

    Dr. Akuthota's office is located in San Diego, CA.