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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lingam, Hospitalist in Roseville, CA?
Dr. Diwakar Lingam, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Roseville, CA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lingam is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lingam’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. Lingam’s office at (916) 782-2146.
Is Dr. Lingam board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Diwakar Lingam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lingam speak?
Dr. Lingam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Lingam treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lingam 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. Lingam. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lingam perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Diwakar Lingam may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lingam's office.
Does Dr. Lingam accept my insurance?
Dr. Lingam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 782-2146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lingam accept in Roseville, CA?
Dr. Lingam in Roseville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lingam's office located?
Dr. Diwakar Lingam's Primary Practice
2 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 175
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-2146
What is Dr. Lingam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lingam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952324311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lingam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lingam
What is Dr. Diwakar Lingam's specialty?
Dr. Lingam is a Hospitalist near Roseville, CA. 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. Lingam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Diwakar Lingam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lingam is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Diwakar Lingam accepting new patients in Roseville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Diwakar Lingam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diwakar Lingam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lingam's office at (916) 782-2146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diwakar Lingam?
Please contact Dr. Lingam's office at (916) 782-2146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Diwakar Lingam have?
Dr. Diwakar Lingam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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