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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koirala, Critical Care Internist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Kanchan Koirala, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Koirala is fluent in English and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koirala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koirala’s office at (270) 759-4000.
Is Dr. Koirala board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kanchan Koirala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Koirala speak?
Dr. Koirala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Nepali
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Koirala typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Koirala 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. Koirala. 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:
- 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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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. Koirala typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kanchan Koirala may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Koirala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koirala accept my insurance?
Dr. Koirala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 759-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koirala accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Koirala in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koirala's office located?
Dr. Kanchan Koirala's Primary Practice
2185 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(270) 759-4000
What is Dr. Koirala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koirala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609099969.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koirala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koirala
What is Dr. Kanchan Koirala's specialty?
Dr. Koirala is a Critical Care Internist near Escondido, 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. Kanchan Koirala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koirala is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Kanchan Koirala accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kanchan Koirala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kanchan Koirala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koirala's office at (270) 759-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kanchan Koirala?
Please contact Dr. Koirala's office at (270) 759-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kanchan Koirala have?
Dr. Kanchan Koirala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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