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Dr. Ganesh Krishna, MD

Dr. Ganesh Krishna, MD

Los Altos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krishna, Pulmonologist in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Ganesh Krishna, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Los Altos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Krishna graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital and completed his residency at George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences. Dr. Krishna is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishna’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. Krishna’s office at (650) 404-8400.

    Where did Dr. Krishna go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Stanford University, Medical Oncology | Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States

    • Residency: George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences | George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences

    • Medical School: Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital | Tirunelveli Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University | Loma Linda University School of Medicine | Tirunelveli Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Krishna speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Krishna treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Krishna 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. Krishna. 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
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    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:

    • Septic Shock
    • Sepsis
    • Shock
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory collapse
    • Systemic shock
    • Acute circulatory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R578: Other shock

    What procedures does Dr. Krishna perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Krishna 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. Krishna. 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:

    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Marker Placement
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with fiducial markers
    • Lung tumor marker placement
    • Bronchial scope with guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 31626: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple

    Does Dr. Krishna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krishna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 404-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krishna accept in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Krishna in Los Altos, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Krishna's office located?

    Dr. Ganesh Krishna's Primary Practice

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

    (650) 404-8400

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    Dr. Ganesh Krishna's Practice 2

    2500 Grant Rd Ste 240

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    Dr. Ganesh Krishna's Practice 3

    701 E El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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

    Dr. Krishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407890742.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishna?

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

    What is Dr. Ganesh Krishna's specialty?

    Dr. Krishna is a Pulmonologist near Los Altos, CA. 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. Krishna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ganesh Krishna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden 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 Ganesh Krishna accepting new patients in Los Altos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ganesh Krishna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ganesh Krishna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (650) 404-8400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ganesh Krishna?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (650) 404-8400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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