Name: Dr. Sateesh Kotturi

Specialty: Internal Medicine (Internist)

Qualification / Board Certification: Specific board certification details not publicly listed; contact office to confirm

Affiliation(s): ECU Health Medical Center — Greenville, NC

Locations (City/State): Greenville, NC | Kenansville, NC

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1962899328

About the Doctor

Dr. Sateesh Kotturi, MD is a dedicated Internist providing comprehensive primary and hospital-based internal medicine care to patients in Greenville and Kenansville, North Carolina. As an Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Kotturi is trained to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions affecting adolescents, adults, and the elderly — from routine preventive health maintenance to the management of complex, multi-system illnesses including cardiovascular emergencies and respiratory failure.

A distinctive aspect of Dr. Kotturi’s practice is the breadth of his clinical scope. Unlike many outpatient-only internists, his experience managing conditions such as heart attacks and acute respiratory failure indicates active hospital-based care and inpatient medicine — a critical capability that ensures his patients receive seamless, coordinated care whether they are seen in the office or admitted to the hospital. His admitting privileges at ECU Health Medical Center, the flagship hospital of East Carolina University’s health system and one of eastern North Carolina’s largest and most advanced medical institutions, further confirms his standing as a trusted physician in the regional healthcare community.

Dr. Kotturi performs a wide range of procedures spanning ambulatory care consultations, blood pressure monitoring, annual physicals, bladder and bowel management, and commercial driver medical examinations — reflecting a comprehensive and versatile primary care practice. He accepts Medicare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, and other major plans, and is currently accepting new patients at both his Greenville and Kenansville offices.

Highlights at a glance:

• Internal Medicine specialist with hospital-based and outpatient care experience
• Admitting privileges at ECU Health Medical Center — Greenville, NC
• Two practice locations serving Greenville and Kenansville, NC
• Experience managing serious conditions including heart attacks and respiratory failure
• Performs commercial driver medical certifications (DOT physicals)
• Accepts Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Specific details of Dr. Kotturi’s medical school and residency program are not publicly listed in available records. Patients seeking information about his educational background are encouraged to contact his office directly at (252) 847-1757. His specialty designation and clinical scope reflect the standard training pathway for an Internal Medicine physician:

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Institution not publicly listed; contact office for details

Residency: Internal Medicine Residency — Specific program not publicly confirmed; contact office to verify

Fellowship / Additional Training: General Internal Medicine with experience in inpatient medicine, critical care support, cardiovascular emergencies, and respiratory conditions

Board Certification: Specific certification details not publicly listed — contact office to confirm current board status

NPI Registration: Active — NPI Number 1962899328

Medical Conditions Treated

As an Internist with both outpatient and hospital-based experience, Dr. Kotturi diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including:

• Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) — Acute Management & Post-Event Care
• Respiratory Failure — Acute & Chronic Respiratory Conditions
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Type 2 Diabetes & Blood Sugar Disorders
• High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) & Cardiovascular Risk Factors
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & Asthma
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) & Cardiac Conditions
• Pneumonia & Serious Lung Infections
• Sepsis & Systemic Infections
• Anemia & Blood Disorders
• Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Joint Disorders & Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Neurological Symptoms & Nervous System Concerns
• Cancer Risk Assessment & Specialist Referral
• Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health Screening
• Substance Abuse Assessment & Referral
• Bladder & Bowel Disorders
• Preventive Care & Adult Health Maintenance
• Infectious Disease Screening & Management

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Kotturi performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative procedures as part of his Internal Medicine practice, including:

• Annual Physical Examinations & Annual Check-Ups
• Ambulatory Care Consultations
• Blood Pressure Testing & Cardiovascular Monitoring
• Bladder and Bowel Management Assessment & Planning
• Bowel and Bladder Management Programs
• Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Drivers / Vessel Masters (DOT Physicals)
• Aromatherapy Integration as Complementary Wellness Support
• Routine Blood Work & Laboratory Test Orders
• Preventive Health Screenings — Diabetes, Cholesterol, Cancer Risk
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment & EKG Interpretation
• Respiratory Function Assessment & Pulmonary Monitoring
• Chronic Disease Monitoring & Medication Management
• Immunizations & Adult Vaccination Programs
• Inpatient Admission Management & Hospital-Based Care
• Specialist Referrals & Multi-Disciplinary Care Coordination
• Telehealth Consultations (availability — contact office to confirm)

Services Offered

Dr. Kotturi’s Internal Medicine practice provides a full spectrum of primary and hospital-based care for patients in eastern North Carolina. His dual-location presence in Greenville and Kenansville ensures that patients across a wide geographic area have access to experienced internal medicine expertise. His clinical scope spans preventive wellness, chronic disease management, acute illness care, and serious inpatient conditions — making him a uniquely comprehensive resource for his patients.

Preventive Care & Annual Wellness Visits Dr. Kotturi emphasizes the importance of preventive medicine in maintaining long-term health. He conducts comprehensive annual physical examinations, recommends and orders age-appropriate preventive screenings, administers adult immunizations, and provides personalized lifestyle counseling to help patients reduce their risk of serious illness before it develops.

• Annual physical exams and adult wellness check-ups
• Preventive screenings — blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and cancer risk
• Adult immunization programs — flu, pneumococcal, shingles, and COVID-19
• Lifestyle counseling — nutrition, exercise, weight management, and smoking cessation
• Health risk assessments and early intervention planning

Chronic Disease Management Long-term management of chronic conditions is a central pillar of Dr. Kotturi’s practice. He develops individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients living with complex or multiple chronic illnesses, monitoring their progress closely and adjusting treatment strategies to minimize complications and maintain quality of life.

• Hypertension monitoring and blood pressure optimization
• Type 2 diabetes management — glucose control, HbA1c tracking, and medication management
• High cholesterol and cardiovascular risk reduction
• Chronic kidney disease monitoring and renal protection
• COPD and asthma management and pulmonary care
• Congestive heart failure monitoring and cardiac disease management

Hospital-Based & Acute Care Services Dr. Kotturi’s admitting privileges at ECU Health Medical Center allow him to provide continuity of care when his patients require hospitalization. His experience managing serious acute conditions such as heart attacks and respiratory failure positions him to bridge the gap between outpatient and inpatient care effectively, ensuring his patients receive consistent, familiar physician management during critical health events.

• Inpatient admission management and hospital-based care coordination
• Heart attack assessment, acute management, and post-event monitoring
• Respiratory failure evaluation and acute respiratory care
• Coordination with hospital specialists and critical care teams
• Discharge planning and post-hospitalization follow-up care

Ambulatory & Consultative Care Dr. Kotturi provides ambulatory care consultations for patients managing complex or multi-system health conditions, offering expert outpatient evaluation and coordinated treatment planning that reduces the need for unnecessary hospitalization.

• Ambulatory care consultations for complex adult medical conditions
• Multi-condition care coordination and treatment plan development
• Second-opinion consultations and specialist referral management

Commercial Driver Medical Examinations (DOT Physicals) Dr. Kotturi is authorized to perform certified medical examinations for commercial drivers and vessel masters — a specialized service required for commercial driver’s license (CDL) compliance and Department of Transportation (DOT) fitness certification.

• DOT-certified physical examinations for commercial vehicle operators
• Medical fitness assessments for vessel masters
• Regulatory documentation and certification for driver compliance

Bladder & Bowel Management Dr. Kotturi provides assessment and individualized management planning for patients experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunction — a service especially relevant for elderly patients, those with neurological conditions, or patients recovering from surgery or serious illness.

• Bladder control assessment and urinary incontinence management planning
• Bowel health evaluation and chronic bowel dysfunction care
• Referrals to urological, gastroenterological, or colorectal specialists as needed

Integrative Wellness — Aromatherapy In addition to conventional medical treatments, Dr. Kotturi incorporates aromatherapy as part of a broader integrative wellness approach, reflecting a whole-person philosophy of care that considers physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

• Aromatherapy as a complementary wellness support service
• Integrative health consultations alongside conventional medical care

Telehealth & Online Consultations Patients interested in virtual care or telehealth appointment options are encouraged to contact Dr. Kotturi’s office directly at (252) 847-1757 to confirm availability and scheduling for appropriate cases.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Kotturi accepts most major insurance plans. Patients are strongly advised to call (252) 847-1757 before scheduling to verify their specific plan and network coverage. Accepted carriers include:

• Medicare
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS NC)
• OhioHealth
• State of Tennessee
• All Other Major Third Party Insurance Plans

Note: Insurance plans accepted are subject to change. Always confirm directly with the practice prior to scheduling your appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office (Greenville, NC) Address: 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834

Phone: (252) 847-1757

Location 2 — Secondary Office (Kenansville, NC) Address: 401 N Main St, Suite A, Kenansville, NC 28349

Phone: Contact primary office at (252) 847-1757

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kotturi holds admitting privileges at the following hospital serving the Greenville, North Carolina region:

• ECU Health Medical Center — Greenville, NC (The flagship hospital of the ECU Health system and the academic medical center of East Carolina University; the largest and most comprehensive medical facility in eastern North Carolina, providing tertiary and quaternary care to a 29-county region)