Summary

Dr. Prasanna Kapavarapu is a gastroenterologist who brings two decades of experience to digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from St. Johns Medical College and completed his residency training at Harlem Hospital Center. Dr. Kapavarapu speaks Chinese and Spanish, helping him connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Kapavarapu practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and maintains an affiliation with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Inc. His clinical expertise focuses on digestive concerns such as chronic constipation and changes in bowel habits. He performs diagnostic procedures including abdominal X-rays and celiac disease antibody testing to help identify the root causes of gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Harlem Hospital Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Prasanna K. Kapavarapu

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Philadelphia , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: St Johns Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Prasanna K. Kapavarapu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Integra
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Prasanna K. Kapavarapu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Prasanna K. Kapavarapu has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hepatologist
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Prasanna K. Kapavarapu holds an active medical license in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Harlem Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from St Johns Medical College in 2006.

NPI Number

Prasanna K. Kapavarapu's NPI number is 1043635428.

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Where is Prasanna Kapavarapu's office located?
Prasanna Kapavarapu's office is located at 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
What languages does Prasanna Kapavarapu speak?
Prasanna Kapavarapu speaks Chinese and Spanish.
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