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Who is Dr. Balakumar, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Niveditha Balakumar, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Balakumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balakumar’s office at (210) 704-4100.
What languages does Dr. Balakumar speak?
Dr. Balakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balakumar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balakumar 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. Balakumar. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balakumar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Niveditha Balakumar may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Balakumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Balakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 704-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balakumar accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Balakumar in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balakumar's office located?
Dr. Niveditha Balakumar's Primary Practice
333 N Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 704-4100
What is Dr. Balakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487061321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balakumar
What is Dr. Niveditha Balakumar's specialty?
Dr. Balakumar is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Niveditha Balakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balakumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Central Texas Medical Center, Connally Memorial 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Niveditha Balakumar accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Niveditha Balakumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Niveditha Balakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balakumar's office at (210) 704-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Niveditha Balakumar?
Please contact Dr. Balakumar's office at (210) 704-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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