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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Megha Babu, Hospitalist in Fargo, ND?
Dr. Fnu Megha Babu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fargo, ND with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Megha Babu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Megha Babu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Megha Babu’s office at (701) 364-8000.
What languages does Dr. Megha Babu speak?
Dr. Megha Babu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Megha Babu treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Megha Babu 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. Megha Babu. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
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
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Megha Babu perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fnu Megha Babu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Megha Babu's office.
Does Dr. Megha Babu accept my insurance?
Dr. Megha Babu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 364-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Megha Babu accept in Fargo, ND?
Dr. Megha Babu in Fargo, ND accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Megha Babu's office located?
What is Dr. Megha Babu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Megha Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063768166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Megha Babu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Megha Babu
What is Dr. Fnu Megha Babu's specialty?
Dr. Megha Babu is a Hospitalist near Fargo, ND. 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. Contact Dr. Megha Babu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fnu Megha Babu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Megha Babu is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital 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 Fnu Megha Babu accepting new patients in Fargo, ND?
Yes, Dr. Fnu Megha Babu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fnu Megha Babu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Megha Babu's office at (701) 364-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fnu Megha Babu?
Please contact Dr. Megha Babu's office at (701) 364-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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