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Dr. Shantanu Saraswat, MD

Sun City, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saraswat, Critical Care Internist in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Shantanu Saraswat, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saraswat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saraswat’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saraswat’s office at (623) 214-4000.

    Is Dr. Saraswat board certified in Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Shantanu Saraswat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Saraswat speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Saraswat treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Saraswat 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. Saraswat. 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 Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Which procedures does Dr. Saraswat perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shantanu Saraswat may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saraswat's office.

    Does Dr. Saraswat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saraswat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 214-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saraswat accept in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Saraswat in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Saraswat's office located?

    Dr. Shantanu Saraswat's Primary Practice

    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd

    Sun City, AZ 85351

    (623) 214-4000

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    Dr. Shantanu Saraswat's Practice 2

    1111 E McDowell Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85006

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

    Dr. Saraswat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700851094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saraswat?

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

    What is Dr. Shantanu Saraswat's specialty?

    Dr. Saraswat is a Critical Care Internist near Sun City, AZ. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Saraswat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shantanu Saraswat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saraswat is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb 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 Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Shantanu Saraswat accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Shantanu Saraswat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shantanu Saraswat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saraswat's office at (623) 214-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shantanu Saraswat?

    Please contact Dr. Saraswat's office at (623) 214-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shantanu Saraswat have?

    Dr. Shantanu Saraswat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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