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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivapalan, Hospitalist in San Bernardino, CA?
Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Bernardino, CA. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sivapalan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivapalan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivapalan’s office.
Where did Dr. Sivapalan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Jaffna, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Sivapalan board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sivapalan speak?
Dr. Sivapalan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sivapalan treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sivapalan 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. Sivapalan. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- 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
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sivapalan perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office.
Does Dr. Sivapalan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivapalan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivapalan accept in San Bernardino, CA?
Dr. Sivapalan in San Bernardino, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sivapalan's office located?
What is Dr. Sivapalan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivapalan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487649604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivapalan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivapalan
What is Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan's specialty?
Dr. Sivapalan is a Hospitalist near San Bernardino, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Sivapalan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivapalan is affiliated with St. Bernardine 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Sivakami Sivapalan accepting new patients in San Bernardino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sivakami Sivapalan?
Please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan have?
Dr. Sivakami Sivapalan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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2101 N Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404