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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balachandran, Family Medicine Specialist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Banujan Balachandran, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Balachandran is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balachandran’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balachandran’s office at (559) 459-6000.
What languages does Dr. Balachandran speak?
Dr. Balachandran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Balachandran treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balachandran 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. Balachandran. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
- Birth Control
- General contraceptive care
- Family planning management
- Birth control services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Under-vaccinated Status
- Other incomplete vaccination
- Other partially vaccinated
- Other not fully immunized
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2839: Other underimmunization status
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Balachandran perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Banujan Balachandran may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balachandran's office.
Does Dr. Balachandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Balachandran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 459-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balachandran accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Balachandran in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balachandran's office located?
Dr. Banujan Balachandran's Primary Practice
2823 Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 459-6000
What is Dr. Balachandran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043716947.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balachandran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balachandran
What is Dr. Banujan Balachandran's specialty?
Dr. Balachandran is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fresno, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Balachandran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Banujan Balachandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balachandran is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Banujan Balachandran accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Banujan Balachandran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Banujan Balachandran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balachandran's office at (559) 459-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Banujan Balachandran?
Please contact Dr. Balachandran's office at (559) 459-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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