Summary

Dr. Balavittal Varanasi specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing 46 years of medical experience to his practice in Centralia, Illinois. He earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Dr. Varanasi speaks English and serves patients with comprehensive care across multiple medical specialties.

Dr. Varanasi practices at HSHS Saint Mary's Hospital and maintains offices in Centralia. His expertise includes treating respiratory conditions such as chronic cough and productive coughs. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including COVID-19 testing and flu testing, and provides autoinjector services for patients requiring specialized medication delivery. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 46 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine At Rockford
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Balavittal Varanasi has 2 locations

Ast Primary Care

936 Martin Luther King DrCentralia, IL 62801
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Balavittal Varanasi Md

936 M L King DrCentralia, IL 62801

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Balavittal Varanasi

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Balavittal Varanasi has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Balavittal Varanasi has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Check-up
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Other
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine At Rockford.

Medical School

Graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Varanasi's NPI number is 1366419210.

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Dr. Balavittal Varanasi's office is located at 936 Martin Luther King Dr, Centralia, IL, 62801.
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