21 Years of Experience
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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Pulmonologist like Dr. Babu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Babu typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Babu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jooby Babu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Babu is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Providence St. Jude 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
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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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