Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palapattu, Urologist in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Ganesh Palapattu, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Palapattu graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Urology. Dr. Palapattu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palapattu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palapattu’s office at (734) 647-8903.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Palapattu?
Dr. Ganesh Palapattu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Palapattu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Testicular Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Ann Arbor/MI community, Dr. Palapattu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Palapattu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Urology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Palapattu board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Ganesh Palapattu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Palapattu speak?
Dr. Palapattu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Palapattu treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Palapattu 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. Palapattu. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- History of prostate cancer
- History of kidney cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Kidney Cancer
- Wilms tumor
- Past prostate cancer
- Prostate cancer survivor
- Previous prostatic malignancy
- Past kidney cancer
- Renal cancer survivor
- Previous kidney malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate
- Z85528: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Personal History of Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Past bladder cancer
- Previous urinary bladder malignancy
- History of bladder tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
Also known as:
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
ICD-10 Codes:
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
Also known as:
- Missing Genital Organ
- Loss of genital organ
- Absence of reproductive organ
- Genital organ removal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9079: Acquired absence of other genital organ(s)
Also known as:
- Acquired Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Cysts
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Cyst
- Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lipoma of the Kidney
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor on kidney
- Renal lipoma
- Benign fatty growth in kidney
- Kidney fatty lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1771: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of kidney
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does Dr. Palapattu perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Palapattu 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. Palapattu. 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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
- Aerosol Device Instruction
- MDI Training
- Breathing Treatment Education
CPT Codes:
- 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device
Also known as:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Also known as:
- Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
- Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
Does Dr. Palapattu accept my insurance?
Dr. Palapattu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 647-8903 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palapattu accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Palapattu in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palapattu's office located?
Dr. Ganesh Palapattu's Primary Practice
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 647-8903
What is Dr. Palapattu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palapattu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124074786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palapattu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palapattu
What is Dr. Ganesh Palapattu's specialty?
Dr. Palapattu is a Urologist near Ann Arbor, MI. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Palapattu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ganesh Palapattu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palapattu is affiliated with University Hospital - Michigan Medicine 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
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Is Ganesh Palapattu accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Ganesh Palapattu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ganesh Palapattu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palapattu's office at (734) 647-8903 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ganesh Palapattu?
Please contact Dr. Palapattu's office at (734) 647-8903 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ganesh Palapattu have?
Dr. Ganesh Palapattu is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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