Summary

Dr. Prasanna Kapavarapu specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and treatments. He earned his medical degree from St. Johns Medical College and completed his residency training at Harlem Hospital Center. With 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kapavarapu brings extensive expertise to patient care. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kapavarapu practices in Philadelphia, PA, and maintains an affiliation with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Inc. His clinical focus includes treating patients with constipation and chronic constipation, as well as evaluating changes in bowel habits. He utilizes various diagnostic and treatment approaches, including abdominal X-rays for assessment and physical therapy techniques. Additionally, he incorporates strength training into treatment plans when appropriate for patient recovery and digestive health improvement.

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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

Dr. Prasanna K. Kapavarapu

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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20 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks English, Spanish
Philadelphia , PADarby , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: St Johns Medical College Med School: Ponce School of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Prasanna K. Kapavarapu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Prasanna K. Kapavarapu has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hepatologist
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Harlem Hospital Center

Medical School

St Johns Medical CollegeGraduated in 2006

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Dr. Prasanna Kapavarapu's office is located at 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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Dr. Prasanna Kapavarapu is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin Inc.
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