Overview
Dr. Palepu is a board-certified hospitalist specializing in internal medicine. He works as a nocturnist at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. This role includes admitting patients from ED and cross cover floor calls. Dr. Palepu earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India. He completed his residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Palepu speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.
Dr. Palepu is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Palepu is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
155 Wellness Way, State College, PA 16803
WellSpan Hospitalists - Chambersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu?
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Is Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu is classified as an Experienced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Rajendra P. Palepu specialize in?
While Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu accept my insurance?
Dr. Rajendra P. Palepu accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-231-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- EndoscopyDr. Palepu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Palepu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Palepu isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- UreteroscopyDr. Palepu isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.