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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. Dr. Raju is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raju’s office at (210) 615-8757.

    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 a Pediatric Urologist like Dr. Raju typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q540: Hypospadias, balanic

    Also known as:

    • Bedwetting
    • Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
    • Nocturnal Enuresis
    • Nighttime Wetting
    • Childhood Bedwetting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3944: Nocturnal enuresis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatric Urologist like Dr. Raju typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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) 615-8757 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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bexar County Hospital District

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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) 615-8757

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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.

    What does a Pediatric Urologist do?

    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.

    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) 615-8757 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) 615-8757 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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