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Dr. Krishna Venkatesh, MD

Dr. Krishna Venkatesh, MD

Gilbert, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Venkatesh, Surgeon in Gilbert, AZ?

    Dr. Krishna Venkatesh, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gilbert, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Venkatesh graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Venkatesh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatesh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatesh’s office at (480) 835-5302.

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

    • Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Venkatesh board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna Venkatesh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Venkatesh speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Venkatesh treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Venkatesh 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. Venkatesh. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon Cancer
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Polyp
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Rectal Growth
    • Colon Polyp
    • Benign Rectal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K621: Rectal polyp

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Long-Term Anal Tear
    • Persistent Rectal Fissure
    • Chronic Fissure in Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K601: Chronic anal fissure

    Also known as:

    • Non-cancerous Rectum Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Benign rectal tumor
    • Rectal neoplasm
    • Non-malignant rectal mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D128: Benign neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Ileostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Ileostomy Management
    • Small Intestine Stoma Care
    • Ileostomy Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Which procedures does Dr. Venkatesh perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Krishna Venkatesh may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office.

    Does Dr. Venkatesh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Venkatesh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 835-5302 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Venkatesh accept in Gilbert, AZ?

    Dr. Venkatesh in Gilbert, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • OptumRx

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Venkatesh's office located?

    Dr. Krishna Venkatesh's Primary Practice

    2223 E Baseline Rd Ste A

    Gilbert, AZ 85234

    (480) 835-5302

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    Dr. Krishna Venkatesh's Practice 2

    1661 E Camelback Rd Ste 152

    Phoenix, AZ 85016

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    Dr. Krishna Venkatesh's Practice 3

    2940 E Banner Gateway Dr Ste 425

    Gilbert, AZ 85234

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

    Dr. Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689878472.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatesh?

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

    What is Dr. Krishna Venkatesh's specialty?

    Dr. Venkatesh is a Surgeon near Gilbert, AZ. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Venkatesh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Krishna Venkatesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Venkatesh is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Krishna Venkatesh accepting new patients in Gilbert, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna Venkatesh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krishna Venkatesh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office at (480) 835-5302 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Krishna Venkatesh?

    Please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office at (480) 835-5302 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Krishna Venkatesh have?

    Dr. Krishna Venkatesh is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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