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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Pulmonologist like Dr. Krishna typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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:
- 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:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Krishna typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 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])
- 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Krishna's office located?
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.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ganesh Krishna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishna is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital 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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