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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balankari, Hospitalist in Concord, CA?
Dr. Vishidha Balankari is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Balankari is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balankari’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. Balankari’s office at (925) 947-3312.
What languages does Dr. Balankari speak?
Dr. Balankari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Balankari treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Balankari 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. Balankari. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Balankari perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vishidha Balankari may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balankari's office.
Does Dr. Balankari accept my insurance?
Dr. Balankari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-3312 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balankari accept in Concord, CA?
Dr. Balankari in Concord, 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
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balankari's office located?
Dr. Vishidha Balankari's Primary Practice
2700 Grant St Ste 200
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 947-3312
What is Dr. Balankari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balankari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275108458.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balankari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balankari
What is Dr. Vishidha Balankari's specialty?
Dr. Balankari is a Hospitalist near Concord, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Balankari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vishidha Balankari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balankari is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Vishidha Balankari accepting new patients in Concord, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vishidha Balankari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vishidha Balankari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balankari's office at (925) 947-3312 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vishidha Balankari?
Please contact Dr. Balankari's office at (925) 947-3312 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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