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Who is Dr. Balachandran, Cardiologist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Anand Shanker Balachandran, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Balachandran is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balachandran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balachandran’s office at (256) 259-1232.
What languages does Dr. Balachandran speak?
Dr. Balachandran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Balachandran treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure from Another Condition
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- Secondary Hypertension
- Symptomatic Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure with Known Cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I159: Secondary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Balachandran perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Anand Shanker Balachandran may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (256) 259-1232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balachandran accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Balachandran in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Balachandran's office located?
Dr. Anand Shanker Balachandran's Primary Practice
400 Whitesport Dr SW Ste 104
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 259-1232
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 1003187642.
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. Anand Shanker Balachandran's specialty?
Dr. Balachandran is a Cardiologist near Huntsville, AL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Balachandran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anand Shanker Balachandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balachandran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Crestwood Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Anand Shanker Balachandran accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Anand Shanker Balachandran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anand Shanker Balachandran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balachandran's office at (256) 259-1232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anand Shanker Balachandran?
Please contact Dr. Balachandran's office at (256) 259-1232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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