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Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD

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(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Emory University School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: cornea transplant (keratoplasty), ocular surface disease, cataracts, and more.

450 N New Ballas Road Suite 265
Saint Louis, MO 63141

(314) 996-3300

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD is a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

WashU Medicine

450 N New Ballas Road Suite 265
Saint Louis, MO 63141

(314) 996-3300

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450 North New Ballas Road Suite: 265
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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WashU Medicine

4901 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 362-3937

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4901 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 362-3937

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

In 2023, Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2013, Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were transplant procedures and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	14
transplant procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
eye procedures	83

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	101
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	17
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	169
eye procedures	528
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	250
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	40
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	153
eye procedures	336
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	26
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	210
eye procedures	319
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	28
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	192
eye procedures	358
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	311
eye procedures	310
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	394
eye procedures	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	45
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Saint Louis, MO were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	219
eye procedures	265
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	112
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	143
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	25
75 to 84	88
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2012. She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

WashU Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare

MultiPlan

MHBP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Health Alliance HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Rockport Healthcare Group

Hannibal Regional PHO

Aetna Medicare HMO

TRICARE

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Coventry

Anthem

Best Doctors

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Aetna US Access

CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

Coventry HMO

CIGNA Network

CIGNA PPO

MO HealthNet

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CorVel

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional

CoxHealth

Coventry PPO

Coventry National Network PPO

USA Managed Care Organization

Health Alliance POS

Health Alliance PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

Medicaid

Quality Health Management

Humana

Cigna

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink PPO

HealthLink POS

HealthLink Open Access

HealthLink HMO

Aetna Elect Choice

HFN

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Community Partners Health Plans

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

CIGNA Network Open Access

CIGNA PPO Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Care Management Resources (CMR)

Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO

Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System

Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)

Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Open Access POS

Health Alliance Medicare POS

Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)

VA HealthCare Choice Program

BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health

Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice

Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS)

Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage HMO

Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange)

HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan)

Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network

Essence Advantage Select HMO

Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network Option

BJC HealthSolutions

Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO

Health Alliance Medicare HMO

Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage Plus HMO

Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,925 BLENREP $2,925
GENZYME CORPORATION	$1,521 $1,521
Alcon Vision LLC	$315 CLAREON $229	LenSx $86
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$125 TEPEZZA $125
Alcon Research Ltd	$47 $47

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,446
Food and Beverage	$487

Research Payments

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi, MD has received 19 research payments totaling $59,484.

Biography

Dr. Praneetha Thulasi's medical specialty is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Thulasi include keratoconus, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), and ocular surface disease. Dr. Thulasi appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Thulasi attended Emory University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Emory University for residency. Dr. Thulasi (or staff) is conversant in Telugu and Hindi. Her professional affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She has an open panel in SAINT LOUIS, MO according to BJC HealthCare.