Prathipati

Prathipati | md

Primary Care | Internal Medicine

Patient care and service are at the heart of our practice, and we make it our highest priority. We take a proactive and dedicated approach to ensuring the well-being of our patients.

WHO WE ARE

At our office, we provide friendly service in a caring environment, specializing in adult and geriatric medicine. We focus on preventive care and evidence-based medical practices to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

● Video and In Person Visits
● Affiliated with Sharp & Scripps
● 30+ Years of Experience in San Diego
● San Diego and National City Offices

Patient care and service are at the heart of our practice, and we make it our highest priority. We take a proactive and dedicated approach to ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Our Providers

Dr. Kumara Prathipati | MD

Dr. Kumara Prathipati has been dedicated to patient care since 1982. As a board-certified internist, he brings over two decades of medical expertise and compassionate care to his practice.

He completed his medical degree at Kurnool Medical College in India, followed by a residency at Coney Island Hospital in New York. He also completed a year of research at Yale, contributing to his extensive knowledge and skill set.

In addition to English, Dr. Prathipati is fluent in Telugu, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati | MD

Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati has been devoted to providing patient care since 1990. She received her medical degree from Guntur Medical College in India.

Following this, she completed her internship at Interfaith Medical Center and pursued her residency at the University of Southern California, where she developed significant clinical experience and expertise.

Fluent in both English and Telugu, Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati is well-equipped to connect with a diverse patient population. 

INSURANCES ACCEPTED

NOTE: All insurance companies are not listed below so please CONTACT US to see if we accept your carrier…

MEDICARE

● Alignment Medicare Advantage
● All Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plans
● Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
● Humana Medicare Advantage
● Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare)
● Molina Medicare Advantage
● Scan Medicare Advantage
● Sharp Direct Advantage (Medicare Advantage HMO)
● UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (HMO)

OTHER COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

● Aetna (HMO/ACO)
● Anthem Blue Cross (HMO)
● Anthem Blue Cross PPO
● Blue Shield Medical
● Blue Shield of California (HMO/PPO)
● CHG Medical
● Cigna (HMO/PPO)
● Health Net (HMO/Medicare Advantage HMO/POS)
● Molina Covered California
● Molina Covered California (PPO)
● Tricare for Life
● Tricare Standard
● UnitedHealthcare (HMO/PPO)

SHARP HEALTH PLAN

● HMO
● Sharp Direct Advantage (Medicare Advantage HMO)
● Sharp Health Plan HMO Senior Plan
● Sharp Covered California
● POS