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Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan, MD

Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan, MD

Council Bluffs, IA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ganesan, Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA?

    Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Council Bluffs, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ganesan completed his residency at Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ganesan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ganesan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ganesan’s office at (712) 396-7787.

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

    • Residency: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India

    Is Dr. Ganesan board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ganesan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Ganesan treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Central Sleep Apnea
    • Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • CSA
    • Brain-Related Sleep Apnea
    • Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
    • Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4731: Primary central sleep apnea
    • G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic 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
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing 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
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypersomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Unspecified Hypersomnia
    • Different Types of Hypersomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4719: Other hypersomnia

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ganesan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ganesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (712) 396-7787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ganesan accept in Council Bluffs, IA?

    Dr. Ganesan in Council Bluffs, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Ganesan's office located?

    Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan's Primary Practice

    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 306

    Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    (712) 396-7787

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    Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan's Practice 2

    933 E Pierce St

    Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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    Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan's Practice 3

    2301 Eastern Ave

    Red Oak, IA 51566

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    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 1891716718.

    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. Palvannanathan Ganesan's specialty?

    Dr. Ganesan is a Pulmonologist near Council Bluffs, IA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Ganesan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ganesan is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital 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 Palvannanathan Ganesan accepting new patients in Council Bluffs, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ganesan's office at (712) 396-7787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Palvannanathan Ganesan?

    Please contact Dr. Ganesan's office at (712) 396-7787 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan have?

    Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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