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Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gurusinghe, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gurusinghe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurusinghe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gurusinghe’s office at (559) 443-2682.

    What languages does Dr. Gurusinghe speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gurusinghe typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Gurusinghe 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. Gurusinghe. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gurusinghe typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gurusinghe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gurusinghe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gurusinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 443-2682 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gurusinghe accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Gurusinghe in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Gurusinghe's office located?

    Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe's Primary Practice

    2823 Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93721

    (559) 443-2682

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    Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe's Practice 2

    2625 E Divisadero St

    Fresno, CA 93721

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    Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe's Practice 3

    2335 E Kashian Ln

    Fresno, CA 93701

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

    Dr. Gurusinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023336831.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurusinghe?

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

    What is Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe's specialty?

    Dr. Gurusinghe is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Fresno, CA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gurusinghe is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gurusinghe's office at (559) 443-2682 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dumindra Gurusinghe?

    Please contact Dr. Gurusinghe's office at (559) 443-2682 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gurusinghe's office located?

    Dr. Gurusinghe's office is located in Fresno, CA.