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Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD

Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD

Albuquerque, NM

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nagaraju, Pulmonologist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nagaraju is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagaraju’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagaraju’s office at (505) 727-3170.

    Is Dr. Nagaraju board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nagaraju speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nagaraju treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Nagaraju 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. Nagaraju. 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
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
    • Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation

    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:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Does Dr. Nagaraju accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nagaraju accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 727-3170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nagaraju accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Nagaraju in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthScope

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

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    Where is Dr. Nagaraju's office located?

    Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju's Primary Practice

    6701 Jefferson St NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87109

    (505) 727-3170

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    Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju's Practice 2

    1410 N 8th St Ste C

    Carlsbad, NM 88220

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    Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju's Practice 3

    715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE Ste 301

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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

    Dr. Nagaraju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952373235.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagaraju?

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

    What is Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju's specialty?

    Dr. Nagaraju is a Pulmonologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Nagaraju to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nagaraju is affiliated with Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital 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 Sivakumar Nagaraju accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nagaraju's office at (505) 727-3170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sivakumar Nagaraju?

    Please contact Dr. Nagaraju's office at (505) 727-3170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju have?

    Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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