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Who is Dr. Shanthaveerappa, Pulmonologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Harsha Shanthaveerappa, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shanthaveerappa graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed his residency at East Tennessee State University Program. Dr. Shanthaveerappa is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanthaveerappa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanthaveerappa’s office at (423) 654-7400.
Where did Dr. Shanthaveerappa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: East Tennessee State University Program
Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Shanthaveerappa speak?
Dr. Shanthaveerappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Shanthaveerappa treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Shanthaveerappa 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. Shanthaveerappa. 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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Apnea
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Temporary cessation of breathing
- Breathing pauses
- Stopped breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0681: Apnea, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
What procedures does Dr. Shanthaveerappa perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Shanthaveerappa 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. Shanthaveerappa. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Shanthaveerappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanthaveerappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 654-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanthaveerappa accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Shanthaveerappa in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shanthaveerappa's office located?
Dr. Harsha Shanthaveerappa's Primary Practice
4700 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 654-7400
What is Dr. Shanthaveerappa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanthaveerappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093795858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanthaveerappa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanthaveerappa
What is Dr. Harsha Shanthaveerappa's specialty?
Dr. Shanthaveerappa is a Pulmonologist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Shanthaveerappa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Harsha Shanthaveerappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanthaveerappa is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, AdventHealth Gordon, Piedmont Cartersville 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 Harsha Shanthaveerappa accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Harsha Shanthaveerappa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Harsha Shanthaveerappa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanthaveerappa's office at (423) 654-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Harsha Shanthaveerappa?
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