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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhandari, Internist in Natchez, MS?
Dr. Sahitya Bhandari, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Natchez, MS with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bhandari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhandari’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhandari’s office at (601) 304-2901.
What languages does Dr. Bhandari speak?
Dr. Bhandari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bhandari treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bhandari 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. Bhandari. 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
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Low Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Which procedures does Dr. Bhandari perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sahitya Bhandari may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bhandari's office.
Does Dr. Bhandari accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhandari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 304-2901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhandari accept in Natchez, MS?
Dr. Bhandari in Natchez, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhandari's office located?
Dr. Sahitya Bhandari's Primary Practice
150 Jefferson Davis Blvd Ste 130
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 304-2901
What is Dr. Bhandari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhandari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083970123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhandari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhandari
What is Dr. Sahitya Bhandari's specialty?
Dr. Bhandari is a Internist near Natchez, MS.
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. Bhandari to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sahitya Bhandari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhandari is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sahitya Bhandari accepting new patients in Natchez, MS?
Yes, Dr. Sahitya Bhandari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sahitya Bhandari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhandari's office at (601) 304-2901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sahitya Bhandari?
Please contact Dr. Bhandari's office at (601) 304-2901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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