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Dr. Prabhakar Baliga, MD

Charleston, SC

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baliga, Surgeon in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Prabhakar Baliga, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Baliga graduated from Madras Med College and completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Tulane, General Surgery. Dr. Baliga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baliga’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baliga’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    Where did Dr. Baliga go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Tulane, General Surgery | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras Med College

    Is Dr. Baliga board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Prabhakar Baliga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Baliga speak?

    Dr. Baliga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Baliga treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Baliga 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. Baliga. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplant Failure
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
    • Renal Transplant Failure
    • Failed Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Graft Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
    • T8612: Kidney transplant failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Stem cell donation (marrow)
    • Marrow donation
    • Hematopoietic stem cell donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z523: Bone marrow donor

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Baliga perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Prabhakar Baliga may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Baliga's office.

    Does Dr. Baliga accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baliga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baliga accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Baliga in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baliga's office located?

    Dr. Prabhakar Baliga's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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    What is Dr. Baliga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Baliga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255364709.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baliga?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baliga

    What is Dr. Prabhakar Baliga's specialty?

    Dr. Baliga is a Surgeon near Charleston, SC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Baliga to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prabhakar Baliga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baliga is affiliated with Musc Health University 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

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    Is Prabhakar Baliga accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Prabhakar Baliga is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prabhakar Baliga offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baliga's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prabhakar Baliga?

    Please contact Dr. Baliga's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Prabhakar Baliga have?

    Dr. Prabhakar Baliga is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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