SB
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhandaru, Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Bhandaru is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhandaru’s office at (916) 731-8229.
Is Dr. Bhandaru board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bhandaru speak?
Dr. Bhandaru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bhandaru typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bhandaru 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. Bhandaru. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89892: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2
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
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bhandaru typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bhandaru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bhandaru accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhandaru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 731-8229 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhandaru accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Bhandaru in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
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Where is Dr. Bhandaru's office located?
Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru's Primary Practice
1201 Alhambra Blvd Ste 400
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 731-8229
What is Dr. Bhandaru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhandaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629017884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhandaru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhandaru
What is Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru's specialty?
Dr. Bhandaru is a Internist near Sacramento, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhandaru is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Uc Davis Medical Center 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 Sivakrishna Bhandaru accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhandaru's office at (916) 731-8229 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sivakrishna Bhandaru?
Please contact Dr. Bhandaru's office at (916) 731-8229 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru have?
Dr. Sivakrishna Bhandaru is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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