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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. Dr. Bangaru is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bangaru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Bangaru typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- 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
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Bangaru typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bangaru performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bangaru's office located?
Dr. Saroja Bangaru's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
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.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Saroja Bangaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bangaru is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health - Marian Regional 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
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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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