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47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Balasubramanian, Anesthesiologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified. Dr. Balasubramanian completed his residency at Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, General Surgery; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Balasubramanian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balasubramanian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balasubramanian’s office at (661) 663-3700.
Where did Dr. Balasubramanian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, General Surgery; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, General Surgery | Misericordia Hospital
Medical School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India
Is Dr. Balasubramanian board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Balasubramanian speak?
Dr. Balasubramanian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Balasubramanian typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Balasubramanian 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. Balasubramanian. 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:
- 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:
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Balasubramanian typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Balasubramanian 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. Balasubramanian. 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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
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
Does Dr. Balasubramanian accept my insurance?
Dr. Balasubramanian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 663-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balasubramanian accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Balasubramanian in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Balasubramanian's office located?
Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian's Primary Practice
9300 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 663-3700
What is Dr. Balasubramanian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balasubramanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396716759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balasubramanian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balasubramanian
What is Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian's specialty?
Dr. Balasubramanian is a Anesthesiologist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balasubramanian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Govindan Balasubramanian accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balasubramanian's office at (661) 663-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Govindan Balasubramanian?
Please contact Dr. Balasubramanian's office at (661) 663-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian have?
Dr. Govindan Balasubramanian is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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