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Dr. Jooby Babu, MD

Dr. Jooby Babu, MD

Santa Ana, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Babu, Pulmonologist in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Jooby Babu, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Babu graduated from Kasturba Medical College, India and completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Babu is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Babu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babu’s office at (714) 836-6800.

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

    • Fellowship: LAC/USC Medical Center

    • Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center | Loma Linda University Program A

    • Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, India | Kasturba Medical College, India | Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

    Is Dr. Babu board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jooby Babu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Babu speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Babu treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. 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. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    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:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Does Dr. Babu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Babu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 836-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Babu accept in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Babu in Santa Ana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Babu's office located?

    Dr. Jooby Babu's Primary Practice

    999 N Tustin Ave Ste 1

    Santa Ana, CA 92705

    (714) 836-6800

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    Dr. Jooby Babu's Practice 2

    14350 Whittier Blvd Ste 315

    Whittier, CA 90605

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    Dr. Jooby Babu's Practice 3

    1325 N Rose Dr Ste 102

    Placentia, CA 92870

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

    Dr. Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831374883.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babu?

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

    What is Dr. Jooby Babu's specialty?

    Dr. Babu is a Pulmonologist near Santa Ana, CA. 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. Babu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jooby Babu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Babu is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center, Uci Health - Placentia Linda 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

    Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pulmonologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jooby Babu accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jooby Babu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jooby Babu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Babu's office at (714) 836-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jooby Babu?

    Please contact Dr. Babu's office at (714) 836-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jooby Babu have?

    Dr. Jooby Babu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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