Summary

Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad and completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center. With 41 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Palakodeti serves patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Palakodeti practices at El Centro Regional Medical Center and sees patients across Imperial Valley locations including Imperial, El Centro, Brawley, and Calexico, California. He focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating high blood pressure, and addressing elevated lipid levels. His expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests and specialized heart ultrasounds, along with monitoring patients remotely using advanced technology. Patients rate Dr. Palakodeti 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 41 years of experience
  • 71 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti has 4 locations

Imperial Cardiac Center

516 W Aten Rd Ste 1Imperial, CA 92251
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group

420 Heffernan Ave Ste B1Calexico, CA 92231
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Truc Thi Minh Nguyen, MDDr. Athar Masood Ansari, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
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4.5 
41 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Imperial , CAWinter Park , FLLos Angeles , CAEl Centro , CA
Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: New York Medical College Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Palakodeti's NPI number is 1649224387.

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Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti's office located?
Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti's office is located at 516 W Aten Rd Ste 1, Imperial, CA, 92251.
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Dr. Vachaspathi Palakodeti speaks English and Spanish.

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