24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ganesh, Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ganesh?
Dr. Sivagini Ganesh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ganesh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pulmonary Hypertension, Transplant Medicine-Lung, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Ganesh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ganesh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Jaffna, Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Jaffna, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Ganesh board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Sivagini Ganesh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ganesh speak?
Dr. Ganesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ganesh typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ganesh 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. Ganesh. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ganesh typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ganesh 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. Ganesh. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Also known as:
- Extracorporeal Photopheresis
- ECP Treatment
- Photopheresis Therapy
- Blood Light Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36522: Photopheresis, extracorporeal
Does Dr. Ganesh accept my insurance?
Dr. Ganesh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-7923 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ganesh accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ganesh in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ganesh's office located?
Dr. Sivagini Ganesh's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 226-7923
What hospitals are Dr. Ganesh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ganesh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ganesh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ganesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487846887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ganesh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ganesh