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Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan, MD

Bellingham, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joel Chandranesan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellingham, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Joel Chandranesan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joel Chandranesan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joel Chandranesan’s office at (360) 788-8150.

    What languages does Dr. Joel Chandranesan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Joel Chandranesan treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Joel Chandranesan 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. Joel Chandranesan. 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
    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Strep Blood Poisoning
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
    • Streptococcal Sepsis
    • Strep Infection Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
    • A409: Streptococcal sepsis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, 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:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Interstitial Nephritis
    • Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    What procedures does Dr. Joel Chandranesan perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Joel Chandranesan 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. Joel Chandranesan. 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:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Does Dr. Joel Chandranesan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joel Chandranesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 788-8150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joel Chandranesan accept in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. Joel Chandranesan in Bellingham, WA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Joel Chandranesan's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan's Primary Practice

    2980 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 306

    Bellingham, WA 98225

    (360) 788-8150

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    Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan's Practice 2

    1115 SE 164th Ave

    Vancouver, WA 98683

    (360) 788-8150

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

    Dr. Joel Chandranesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720375876.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joel Chandranesan?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan's specialty?

    Dr. Joel Chandranesan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bellingham, WA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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    Is this Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Chandranesan is affiliated with Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan accepting new patients in Bellingham, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joel Chandranesan's office at (360) 788-8150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Stevenson Joel Chandranesan?

    Please contact Dr. Joel Chandranesan's office at (360) 788-8150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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