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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balusu, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sri Balusu, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balusu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balusu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balusu’s office at (404) 605-2800.
What languages does Dr. Balusu speak?
Dr. Balusu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balusu typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balusu 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. Balusu. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balusu typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sri Balusu may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Balusu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balusu accept my insurance?
Dr. Balusu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 605-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balusu accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Balusu in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Balusu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Balusu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balusu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balusu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balusu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255778817.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balusu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balusu
What is Dr. Sri Balusu's specialty?
Dr. Balusu is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is Dr. Sri Balusu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balusu is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Sri Balusu accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Sri Balusu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sri Balusu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balusu's office at (404) 605-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sri Balusu?
Please contact Dr. Balusu's office at (404) 605-2800 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Balusu's office located?
Dr. Balusu's offices are located in Atlanta, GA and Austell, GA.
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