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Edit this profileWhere to find Pravachan V C Hegde, MD
- Clovis location main office
726 N Medical Center Dr E Ste 201, Clovis, CA 93611 - Fresno location
2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 280, Fresno, CA 93701
About Dr. Hegde
Pravachan V C Hegde, MD practices pulmonary disease in Clovis, CA. Pravachan is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and critical care medicine. Medicare claims data shows Pravachan provided 891 services to 801 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes, and irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801050331.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (559) 224-5864
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
726 N MEDICAL CENTER DR E STE 201
Clovis, CA 93611
2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 280
Fresno, CA 93701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pulmonary Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Chronic conditions
Most searched conditions
Airway disorders
Blood vessel disorders
Critical care
Diagnostic findings
- Swollen Chest Lymph Nodes
Environmental lung diseases
- Chronic Beryllium Disease
Genetic conditions
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Cystic fibrosis in adults
Infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Fungal lung infection
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Lung abscess
- NTM lung infection
- Severe Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Valley fever
- Walking Pneumonia in Children
- Whooping Cough
Inflammatory conditions
Lung growths
- Mesothelioma
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Occupational & environmental
- Asbestos lung damage
- Black lung disease
- Silicosis
- Vaping lung illness
Pleural disorders
- Collapsed lung
- Fluid around the lungs
- Pain when breathing
Post-infection conditions
Sleep disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Structural lung conditions
- Lung Bullae
Symptoms
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Chest congestion
- Coughing up blood
- Low oxygen levels
- Rapid Breathing
- Severe asthma attack
- Wheezing
Procedures & services
Biopsies
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cryobiopsy
Breathing
- CPAP Setup and Mask Troubleshooting
- Home Oxygen Therapy Training
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment Training
Pleural procedures
- Draining lung fluid
- Chest tube insertion
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Sleep medicine
- At-home sleep test
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP titration
- Overnight oxygen study
- Sleep study
Treatments
Most searched procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Oxygen therapy management
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry
Airway care
Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
Biopsies & diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Needle biopsy of lung
- Robotic lung biopsy
Breathing tests
- 6-minute walk test
- Asthma challenge test
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
Cancer diagnostic procedures
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Staging
Consultations
- Pre-op lung clearance
Counseling & prevention
Critical care
- Ventilator Weaning Evaluation
Diagnostic procedures
- Lung Wash Procedure
Drainage care
- Pleural Catheter Removal
Imaging
- Chest CT Scan
- Chest X-Ray
- Lung Perfusion Scan
Interventional procedures
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
Lab tests
- Arterial blood gas test
- Sputum test
Lung tests
- Pre- And Post-Bronchodilator Test
Medications
- Severe Asthma Biologics
Monitoring
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Procedures
- Foreign Object Removal From Airway
- Windpipe stent placement
Rehabilitation
Screening
- Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
Sleep equipment
Sleep treatments
- Sleep Apnea Dental Device Evaluation
Specialist evaluations
- Lung Transplant Evaluation
- Lung Volume Reduction Evaluation
Specialized testing
- High-Altitude Oxygen Test
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
891 services · 801 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
79 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
71 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
65 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
64 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
60 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
57 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
50 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Exam of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31623 |
50 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | Procedure | 31653 |
47 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Destruction of growth or narrowing of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31641 |
24 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hegde specialize in?
Dr. Hegde is a lung specialist in Clovis, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pulmonary Disease”.
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Where is Dr. Hegde located?
Dr. Hegde is listed at 726 N Medical Center Dr E Ste 201, Clovis, CA 93611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Hegde's phone number?
The number on file is (559) 224-5864. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hegde?
Dr. Hegde's National Provider Identifier is 1801050331. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hegde go to medical school?
Dr. Hegde attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hegde have?
Dr. Hegde has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hegde do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hegde performs procedures including irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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