Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheruku, Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Kiran Cheruku, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cheruku is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheruku’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheruku’s office at (210) 804-6000.
What languages does Dr. Cheruku speak?
Dr. Cheruku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cheruku treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Cheruku 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. Cheruku. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Heart Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Artificial Heart Valve
- Valve Prosthesis
- Heart Valve Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z954: Presence of other heart-valve replacement
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Cheruku perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kiran Cheruku may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheruku's office.
Does Dr. Cheruku accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheruku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 804-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheruku accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Cheruku in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheruku's office located?
Dr. Kiran Cheruku's Primary Practice
1933 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-6000
What is Dr. Cheruku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheruku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760575278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheruku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheruku
What is Dr. Kiran Cheruku's specialty?
Dr. Cheruku is a Interventional Cardiologist near San Antonio, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Cheruku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kiran Cheruku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheruku is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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
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Is Kiran Cheruku accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kiran Cheruku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kiran Cheruku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheruku's office at (210) 804-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kiran Cheruku?
Please contact Dr. Cheruku's office at (210) 804-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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