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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guruswami, Anesthesiologist in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Guruswami graduated from Madras Med College and completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Guruswami is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guruswami’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guruswami’s office.
Where did Dr. Guruswami go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Guruswami board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Guruswami speak?
Dr. Guruswami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Guruswami treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guruswami 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. Guruswami. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Female Infertility
- Female Sterility
- Difficulty Getting Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- N979: Female infertility, unspecified
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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Guruswami perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guruswami 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. Guruswami. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Guruswami accept my insurance?
Dr. Guruswami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guruswami accept in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Guruswami in Burlingame, 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 Territories
All Other Third Party
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Presbyterian Health Plan
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Guruswami's office located?
What is Dr. Guruswami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guruswami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437103926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guruswami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guruswami
What is Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami's specialty?
Dr. Guruswami is a Anesthesiologist near Burlingame, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Guruswami to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guruswami is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anesthesiologist?
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Is Bhanumathi Guruswami accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guruswami's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhanumathi Guruswami?
Please contact Dr. Guruswami's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami have?
Dr. Bhanumathi Guruswami is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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