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Who is Dr. Kurukulasuriya, Internist in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kurukulasuriya completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kurukulasuriya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kurukulasuriya’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kurukulasuriya’s office at (573) 884-2375.
Where did Dr. Kurukulasuriya go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka | Med School University Colombo
Is Dr. Kurukulasuriya board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kurukulasuriya speak?
Dr. Kurukulasuriya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kurukulasuriya typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kurukulasuriya 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. Kurukulasuriya. 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:
- Dementia
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's
- Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kurukulasuriya typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kurukulasuriya 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. Kurukulasuriya. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Kurukulasuriya accept my insurance?
Dr. Kurukulasuriya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 884-2375 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kurukulasuriya accept in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Kurukulasuriya in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kurukulasuriya's office located?
Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya's Primary Practice
910 N College Ave Ste 4
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 884-2375
What is Dr. Kurukulasuriya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kurukulasuriya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578526497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kurukulasuriya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kurukulasuriya
What is Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya's specialty?
Dr. Kurukulasuriya is a Internist near Columbia, MO.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kurukulasuriya 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
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Is Damascene Kurukulasuriya accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?
Yes, Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kurukulasuriya's office at (573) 884-2375 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Damascene Kurukulasuriya?
Please contact Dr. Kurukulasuriya's office at (573) 884-2375 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya have?
Dr. Damascene Kurukulasuriya is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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