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Dr. Shiva Ganji, MD

Salinas, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ganji, Hospitalist in Salinas, CA?

    Dr. Shiva Ganji, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ganji graduated from Kurnool Medical College and completed his residency at John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program. Dr. Ganji is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ganji’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ganji’s office at (831) 759-3257.

    Where did Dr. Ganji go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program

    • Medical School: Kurnool Medical College

    Is Dr. Ganji board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Shiva Ganji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ganji speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ganji typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ganji 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. Ganji. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ganji typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Shiva Ganji may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ganji's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ganji accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ganji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 759-3257 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ganji accept in Salinas, CA?

    Dr. Ganji in Salinas, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ganji's office located?

    Dr. Shiva Ganji's Primary Practice

    450 E Romie Ln

    Salinas, CA 93901

    (831) 759-3257

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    Dr. Shiva Ganji's Practice 2

    1441 Constitution Blvd

    Salinas, CA 93906

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    Dr. Shiva Ganji's Practice 3

    250 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

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

    Dr. Ganji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134340037.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ganji?

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

    What is Dr. Shiva Ganji's specialty?

    Dr. Ganji is a Hospitalist near Salinas, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Shiva Ganji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ganji is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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

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    Is Shiva Ganji accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shiva Ganji is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shiva Ganji offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ganji's office at (831) 759-3257 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shiva Ganji?

    Please contact Dr. Ganji's office at (831) 759-3257 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shiva Ganji have?

    Dr. Shiva Ganji is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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