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Dr. Smita Padala, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Lecanto, FL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Smita Padala, MD

Dr. Smita Padala, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lecanto, FL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Christian Medical College and is affiliated with Hca Florida Citrus Hospital. Dr. Padala, completed a residency at St Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA. Patients rated Dr. Padala an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Padala works at VSP Nephrology Associates in Lecanto, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hyperkalemia and Acidosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Padala's Office Locations

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    VSP Nephrology Associates
    2021 N CROOKED BRANCH DR, Lecanto, FL 34461 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 579-1194

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    About Dr. Smita Padala, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1790942555
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • TUFTS UNIVERSITY
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    Residency
    • St Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA
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    Internship
    • St Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA
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    Medical Education
    • Christian Medical College
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Hca Florida Citrus Hospital

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    Dr. Smita Padala, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Padala is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Padala has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Padala works at VSP Nephrology Associates in Lecanto, FL. View the full address on Dr. Padala’s profile.

    Dr. Padala has seen patients for Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hyperkalemia and Acidosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Padala on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Padala. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Padala.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Padala, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Padala appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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