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Dr. Joseph Kazanchi, MD

Dr. Joseph Kazanchi, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kazanchi, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Kazanchi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kazanchi graduated from The University of Mustansiriyah College of Medicine and completed his residency at McWah Froedtert Mem. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kazanchi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kazanchi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kazanchi’s office at (619) 260-7125.

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

    • Residency: McWah Froedtert Mem | UHS Wilson Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine | The University of Mustansiriyah College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kazanchi board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kazanchi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kazanchi speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kazanchi treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kazanchi 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. Kazanchi. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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 Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Kazanchi perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Kazanchi may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kazanchi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kazanchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kazanchi accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Kazanchi in San Diego, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kazanchi's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Kazanchi's Primary Practice

    4077 5th Ave # 127

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 260-7125

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Physicians

    Member

    American Society of Internal Medicine

    Member

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

    Dr. Kazanchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053336339.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kazanchi?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Kazanchi's specialty?

    Dr. Kazanchi is a Hospitalist near San Diego, 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. Kazanchi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Kazanchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kazanchi is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont 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 Joseph Kazanchi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kazanchi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Kazanchi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kazanchi's office at (619) 260-7125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kazanchi?

    Please contact Dr. Kazanchi's office at (619) 260-7125 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kazanchi have?

    Dr. Joseph Kazanchi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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