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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Banala, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Vibhu Banala is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Banala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Banala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Banala’s office at (240) 215-4040.
What languages does Dr. Banala speak?
Dr. Banala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Banala typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Banala 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. Banala. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Banala typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Banala 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. Banala. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Does Dr. Banala accept my insurance?
Dr. Banala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 215-4040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Banala accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Banala in San Francisco, 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
Community Health Network of Washington
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Banala's office located?
Dr. Vibhu Banala's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(240) 215-4040
What is Dr. Banala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Banala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407485311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Banala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Banala
What is Dr. Vibhu Banala's specialty?
Dr. Banala is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Is this Dr. Vibhu Banala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Banala is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Marinhealth 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 Vibhu Banala accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vibhu Banala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vibhu Banala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Banala's office at (240) 215-4040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vibhu Banala?
Please contact Dr. Banala's office at (240) 215-4040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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