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Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna, MD

Pontiac, MI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krishna, Internist in Pontiac, MI?

    Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pontiac, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Krishna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishna’s office at (248) 858-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Krishna speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Krishna treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Krishna 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. Krishna. 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:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency
    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • High Potassium
    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia
    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Sudden heart failure
    • Acute congestive heart failure
    • Sudden cardiac decompensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Acute Angina
    • Worsening Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I200: Unstable angina

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Krishna perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna may include:

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

    Does Dr. Krishna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krishna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 858-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krishna accept in Pontiac, MI?

    Dr. Krishna in Pontiac, MI 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox-Everett

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Krishna's office located?

    Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna's Primary Practice

    44405 Woodward Ave

    Pontiac, MI 48341

    (248) 858-3000

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    Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna's Practice 2

    960 Avent Dr

    Grenada, MS 38901

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    Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna's Practice 3

    1105 Earl Frye Blvd

    Amory, MS 38821

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

    Dr. Krishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558701706.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishna?

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

    What is Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna's specialty?

    Dr. Krishna is a Internist near Pontiac, MI.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Krishna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, St. Dominic 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Chandra Kumar Krishna accepting new patients in Pontiac, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (248) 858-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chandra Kumar Krishna?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (248) 858-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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