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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ganesan, Hospitalist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Balamurugan Ganesan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ganesan graduated from Madras Med College. Dr. Ganesan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ganesan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ganesan’s office.
Where did Dr. Ganesan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Madras Med College
What languages does Dr. Ganesan speak?
Dr. Ganesan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ganesan typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ganesan 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. Ganesan. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ganesan typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Balamurugan Ganesan may include:
Please contact Dr. Ganesan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ganesan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ganesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ganesan accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Ganesan in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employer Health Options Administered Payer
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Ganesan's office located?
What is Dr. Ganesan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ganesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760692263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ganesan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ganesan
What is Dr. Balamurugan Ganesan's specialty?
Dr. Ganesan is a Hospitalist near Allentown, PA.
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. Balamurugan Ganesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ganesan is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Balamurugan Ganesan accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Balamurugan Ganesan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Balamurugan Ganesan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ganesan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Balamurugan Ganesan?
Please contact Dr. Ganesan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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