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Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar, MD

Bakersfield, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandrasekhar, Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chandrasekhar graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute and completed his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program. Dr. Chandrasekhar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrasekhar’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. Chandrasekhar’s office at (661) 327-1352.

    Where did Dr. Chandrasekhar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute

    Is Dr. Chandrasekhar board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chandrasekhar speak?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Chandrasekhar treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Chandrasekhar 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. Chandrasekhar. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Does Dr. Chandrasekhar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 327-1352 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrasekhar accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar in Bakersfield, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • GEMCare

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chandrasekhar's office located?

    Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar's Primary Practice

    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 120A

    Bakersfield, CA 93309

    (661) 327-1352

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    Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar's Practice 2

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

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    Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar's Practice 3

    9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 203

    Bakersfield, CA 93311

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    What is Dr. Chandrasekhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chandrasekhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134233851.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrasekhar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandrasekhar

    What is Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar's specialty?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar is a Pulmonologist near Bakersfield, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Chandrasekhar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekhar is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 Jayaraman Chandrasekhar accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekhar's office at (661) 327-1352 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jayaraman Chandrasekhar?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekhar's office at (661) 327-1352 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar have?

    Dr. Jayaraman Chandrasekhar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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