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Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam, MD

Carson, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mahalingam, Hospitalist in Carson, CA?

    Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahalingam graduated from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency at University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program. Dr. Mahalingam is fluent in English, Kannada, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahalingam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahalingam’s office at (928) 336-1442.

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

    • Residency: University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

    • Medical School: Mysore Medical College and Research Institute | Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

    Is Dr. Mahalingam board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mahalingam speak?

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

    • English

    • Kannada

    • Spanish

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Mahalingam treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mahalingam 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. Mahalingam. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Mahalingam perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mahalingam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mahalingam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 336-1442 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mahalingam accept in Carson, CA?

    Dr. Mahalingam in Carson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Banner Health

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mahalingam's office located?

    Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam's Primary Practice

    824 E Carson St Ste 104

    Carson, CA 90745

    (928) 336-1442

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    Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam's Practice 2

    50 E Huntington Dr Ste 200

    Arcadia, CA 91006

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    Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam's Practice 3

    2400 S Avenue A

    Yuma, AZ 85364

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

    Dr. Mahalingam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962460097.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahalingam?

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

    What is Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam's specialty?

    Dr. Mahalingam is a Hospitalist near Carson, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Mahalingam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mahalingam is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Yuma Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jayareena Mahalingam accepting new patients in Carson, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mahalingam's office at (928) 336-1442 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jayareena Mahalingam?

    Please contact Dr. Mahalingam's office at (928) 336-1442 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam have?

    Dr. Jayareena Mahalingam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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