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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhalla, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Samir Bhalla, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Bhalla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhalla’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhalla’s office at (310) 319-4698.
What languages does Dr. Bhalla speak?
Dr. Bhalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bhalla treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bhalla 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. Bhalla. 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Acute Angina
- Worsening Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I200: Unstable angina
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bhalla perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samir Bhalla may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bhalla's office.
Does Dr. Bhalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhalla accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Bhalla in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhalla's office located?
Dr. Samir Bhalla's Primary Practice
1250 16th St Ste C2304
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 319-4698
What is Dr. Bhalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336551548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhalla
What is Dr. Samir Bhalla's specialty?
Dr. Bhalla is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Bhalla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samir Bhalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhalla is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
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Is Samir Bhalla accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samir Bhalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Bhalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhalla's office at (310) 319-4698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Bhalla?
Please contact Dr. Bhalla's office at (310) 319-4698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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