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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kankani, Hospitalist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA. Dr. Kankani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kankani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kankani’s office at (570) 703-8731.
What languages does Dr. Kankani speak?
Dr. Kankani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kankani typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kankani 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. Kankani. 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 Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kankani typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani may include:
Please contact Dr. Kankani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kankani accept my insurance?
Dr. Kankani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 703-8731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kankani accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Kankani in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kankani's office located?
Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani's Primary Practice
1800 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 703-8731
What is Dr. Kankani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kankani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073860565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kankani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kankani
What is Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani's specialty?
Dr. Kankani is a Hospitalist near Scranton, PA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kankani is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Venu Gopal Kankani accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kankani's office at (570) 703-8731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venu Gopal Kankani?
Please contact Dr. Kankani's office at (570) 703-8731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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