Summary

Dr. Lalitha Papineni specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with complex medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from Guntur Medical College and brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her extensive background in internal medicine allows her to manage a wide range of health concerns affecting adults.

Dr. Papineni practices at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, North Carolina, where she focuses on treating patients with chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She performs cardiac enzyme studies to evaluate heart function and oversees home blood glucose monitoring for patients managing diabetes. Her expertise also includes therapeutic hypothermia treatments for patients requiring specialized temperature management protocols.

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Quick Facts

  • 26 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Guntur Medical College
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Unc Health Johnston

509 N Brightleaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577

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26 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Smithfield , NCLyons , COCary , NCRaleigh , NC
Med School: Guntur Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Kurnool Medical College Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lalitha Sri Papineni

  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lalitha Sri Papineni has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Lalitha Papineni's office located?
Dr. Lalitha Papineni's office is located at 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC, 27577.
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