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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bangaru, Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Saroja Bangaru, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bangaru is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bangaru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bangaru’s office at (323) 442-5100.
What languages does Dr. Bangaru speak?
Dr. Bangaru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bangaru treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bangaru 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. Bangaru. 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.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Hepatitis B
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hep B
- Hepatitis B virus
- HBV infection
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1910: Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagus Disorder
- Varices of the Esophagus
- Enlarged Esophageal Veins
- Dilated Esophageal Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Portal hypertension
- High Blood Pressure
- Liver Disease
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K766: Portal hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- PSC
- Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
- Sclerosing Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Which procedures does Dr. Bangaru perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Saroja Bangaru may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bangaru's office.
Does Dr. Bangaru accept my insurance?
Dr. Bangaru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bangaru accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Bangaru in Los Angeles, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bangaru's office located?
Dr. Saroja Bangaru's Primary Practice
1520 San Pablo St Fl N
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5100
What is Dr. Bangaru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bangaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093101297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bangaru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bangaru
What is Dr. Saroja Bangaru's specialty?
Dr. Bangaru is a Gastroenterologist near Los Angeles, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Bangaru to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saroja Bangaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bangaru is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Saroja Bangaru accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Saroja Bangaru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saroja Bangaru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bangaru's office at (323) 442-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saroja Bangaru?
Please contact Dr. Bangaru's office at (323) 442-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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