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Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Raju, Pediatric Urologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Raju is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raju’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raju’s office at (210) 615-1601.

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

    • Medical School: University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatchewan, Canada

    What languages does Dr. Raju speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Raju treat?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Raju 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. Raju. 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:

    • Phimosis
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Other Penis Disorder
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions
    • Various penile conditions
    • Unspecified penis problems
    • Penis abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
    • N4889: Other specified disorders of penis

    Also known as:

    • One Undescended Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Unilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Testicle Not Dropped
    • Maldescended Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Bedwetting
    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Nocturnal Enuresis
    • Nighttime Wetting
    • Childhood Bedwetting
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Balanic Hypospadias
    • Penis Disorder
    • Glandular Hypospadias
    • Coronal Hypospadias
    • Mild Hypospadias

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q540: Hypospadias, balanic

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele
    • Varicocele
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Varicose Veins
    • Fluid in scrotum
    • Scrotal swelling
    • Water on the testicle
    • Scrotal Varicose Veins
    • Pampiniform Plexus Varices
    • Testicular Varices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
    • I861: Scrotal varices

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Blocked Kidney-Ureter Junction at Birth
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
    • VUR
    • Urine Reflux
    • Congenital UPJ obstruction
    • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
    • Kidney outlet blockage in newborn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
    • Q6211: Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • History of Urinary Tract Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Past UTI
    • Previous Bladder Infection
    • History of Kidney Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections

    Also known as:

    • Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-urinary tract surgery care
    • Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
    • Kidney surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Fused Labia
    • Birth Defects
    • Labial Fusion
    • Labial Adhesions at Birth
    • Congenital Labial Fusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q525: Fusion of labia

    Also known as:

    • Inflammation of Foreskin and Glans
    • Penis Disorder
    • Balanoposthitis
    • Inflamed Foreskin and Penis Tip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N476: Balanoposthitis

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Chordee
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature at Birth
    • Bent Penis (Congenital)
    • Chordee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q544: Congenital chordee

    What procedures does Dr. Raju perform?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Raju 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. Raju. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
    • Distal Hypospadias Repair
    • Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
    • Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)

    Also known as:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Opening Repair
    • Urethromeatoplasty
    • Meatal Advancement
    • Urethral Meatus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
    • Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
    • Minimally invasive kidney repair
    • Keyhole kidney drainage system repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Raju accept my insurance?

    Dr. Raju accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 615-1601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Raju accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Raju in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthSmart

    • Medcost Preferred

    • MedImpact

    • State of Oregon

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Raju's office located?

    Dr. Gaayana Raju's Primary Practice

    4499 Medical Dr Ste 360

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 615-1601

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    Dr. Gaayana Raju's Practice 2

    3533 S Alameda St

    Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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

    Dr. Raju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154641546.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raju?

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

    What is Dr. Gaayana Raju's specialty?

    Dr. Raju is a Pediatric Urologist near San Antonio, TX. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Raju to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gaayana Raju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Raju is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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

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    Is Gaayana Raju accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Gaayana Raju is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gaayana Raju offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Raju's office at (210) 615-1601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gaayana Raju?

    Please contact Dr. Raju's office at (210) 615-1601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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