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37 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appachi, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Elumalai Appachi, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Appachi completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn. Dr. Appachi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appachi’s office at (210) 704-2965.
Where did Dr. Appachi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn
Is Dr. Appachi board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elumalai Appachi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Appachi speak?
Dr. Appachi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Appachi typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Appachi 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. Appachi. 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
- 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Appachi typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elumalai Appachi may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Appachi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Appachi accept my insurance?
Dr. Appachi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 704-2965 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appachi accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Appachi in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Appachi's office located?
Dr. Elumalai Appachi's Primary Practice
333 N Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 704-2965
What is Dr. Appachi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appachi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437262441.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appachi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appachi
What is Dr. Elumalai Appachi's specialty?
Dr. Appachi is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Elumalai Appachi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appachi is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elumalai Appachi accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Elumalai Appachi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elumalai Appachi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appachi's office at (210) 704-2965 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elumalai Appachi?
Please contact Dr. Appachi's office at (210) 704-2965 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elumalai Appachi have?
Dr. Elumalai Appachi is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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