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Who is Dr. Bajaj, Critical Care Internist in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Tushar Bajaj, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bajaj is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bajaj’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bajaj’s office at (773) 702-1856.
What languages does Dr. Bajaj speak?
Dr. Bajaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Bajaj typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Bajaj 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. Bajaj. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Bajaj typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Tushar Bajaj may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Bajaj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bajaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Bajaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 702-1856 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bajaj accept in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Bajaj in Glendale, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bajaj's office located?
What is Dr. Bajaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bajaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154826006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bajaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bajaj
What is Dr. Tushar Bajaj's specialty?
Dr. Bajaj is a Critical Care Internist near Glendale, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Tushar Bajaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bajaj is affiliated with Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tushar Bajaj accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tushar Bajaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tushar Bajaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bajaj's office at (773) 702-1856 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tushar Bajaj?
Please contact Dr. Bajaj's office at (773) 702-1856 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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