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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankar, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Viji Sankar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sankar graduated from Kilpauk Med College. Dr. Sankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankar’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Sankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kilpauk Med College
What languages does Dr. Sankar speak?
Dr. Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sankar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sankar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankar accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sankar in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sankar's office located?
What is Dr. Sankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164570156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankar
What is Dr. Viji Sankar's specialty?
Dr. Sankar is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Viji Sankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Viji Sankar accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Viji Sankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viji Sankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viji Sankar?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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