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Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bulathsinghala, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bulathsinghala is fluent in English, Sinhala, Sinhalese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bulathsinghala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bulathsinghala’s office at (210) 600-5864.

    What languages does Dr. Bulathsinghala speak?

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

    • English

    • Sinhala

    • Sinhalese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bulathsinghala treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bulathsinghala 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. Bulathsinghala. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Does Dr. Bulathsinghala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bulathsinghala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 600-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bulathsinghala accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Bulathsinghala in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bulathsinghala's office located?

    Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala's Primary Practice

    8715 Village Dr Ste 612

    San Antonio, TX 78217

    (210) 600-5864

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    Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala's Practice 2

    1310 McCullough Ave

    San Antonio, TX 78212

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    Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala's Practice 3

    1711 W Wheeler Ave Ste 1

    Aransas Pass, TX 78336

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

    Dr. Bulathsinghala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912179524.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bulathsinghala?

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

    What is Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala's specialty?

    Dr. Bulathsinghala is a Pulmonologist near San Antonio, TX. 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. Bulathsinghala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bulathsinghala is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Peterson 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 Chinthaka Bulathsinghala accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bulathsinghala's office at (210) 600-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chinthaka Bulathsinghala?

    Please contact Dr. Bulathsinghala's office at (210) 600-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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