24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balaguru, Family Medicine Specialist in French Camp, CA?
Dr. Kalpana Balaguru, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in French Camp, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Balaguru is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balaguru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balaguru’s office at (209) 468-6937.
Where did Dr. Balaguru go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Annamalai University, Rajah Muthiah Medical College
Is Dr. Balaguru board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kalpana Balaguru, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balaguru speak?
Dr. Balaguru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balaguru typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balaguru diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Balaguru. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balaguru typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kalpana Balaguru may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Balaguru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balaguru accept my insurance?
Dr. Balaguru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 468-6937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balaguru accept in French Camp, CA?
Dr. Balaguru in French Camp, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balaguru's office located?
Dr. Kalpana Balaguru's Primary Practice
500 W Hospital Rd
French Camp, CA 95231
(209) 468-6937
What is Dr. Balaguru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balaguru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457364184.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balaguru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balaguru
What is Dr. Kalpana Balaguru's specialty?
Dr. Balaguru is a Family Medicine Specialist near French Camp, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Kalpana Balaguru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balaguru is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Kalpana Balaguru accepting new patients in French Camp, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kalpana Balaguru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalpana Balaguru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balaguru's office at (209) 468-6937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalpana Balaguru?
Please contact Dr. Balaguru's office at (209) 468-6937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kalpana Balaguru have?
Dr. Kalpana Balaguru is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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