Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Karthik Kovvuru

Intensive Care Medicine
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
3
conditions
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Karthik Kovvuru is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Kovvuru is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Hospital Affiliations

University Health System
UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Ho

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
Capsule Pharmacy
8435 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karthik Kovvuru

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karthik Kovvuru?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karthik Kovvuru by calling their office at 504-842-3930. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karthik Kovvuru a top-rated expert for Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karthik Kovvuru is classified as an Advanced expert for Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Karthik Kovvuru specialize in?

While Dr. Karthik Kovvuru is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Karthik Kovvuru accept my insurance?

Dr. Karthik Kovvuru accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3930 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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