Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balakrishnan, Pulmonologist in Saint Joseph, MO?
Where did Dr. Balakrishnan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Balakrishnan speak?
Dr. Balakrishnan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Balakrishnan typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Balakrishnan 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. Balakrishnan. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Balakrishnan typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Balakrishnan 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. Balakrishnan. 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 Wash (BAL)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 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])
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Balakrishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 271-1385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balakrishnan accept in Saint Joseph, MO?
Dr. Balakrishnan in Saint Joseph, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Balakrishnan's office located?
Dr. Gautam Balakrishnan's Primary Practice
5301 Faraon St Ste 210B
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 271-1385
What hospitals are Dr. Balakrishnan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balakrishnan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balakrishnan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609214519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balakrishnan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balakrishnan