- Nephrologists
- MA
- Springfield, MA
- Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD
Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD
Nephrology•Male•Age 52
Nephrology
Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Springfield, MA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Babu has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from Madras Med Coll medical school in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baystate Medical Center and Baystate Noble Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Renal and Transplant Associates of New England
100 Wason Ave Ste 200 Springfield, MA 1107 ()Make an Appointment
(413) 733-9666Telehealth available
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Dr. Babu is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center Springfield, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Babu
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Babu treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Babu treats other conditions, please contact the office at (413) 733-9666.
Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy
Glomerulonephritis and nephropathy are types of kidney disease caused by damage to the small blood vessels that filter the blood, either from long-term diabetes or other conditions such as lupus.Compare with other Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy specialists.
Dr. Babu is experienced in the area of Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Babu's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Alkalosis
- Amyloidosis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Gout
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephritis and Nephropathy
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Proteinuria
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Scan
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Small Kidney
- Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
- Ultrasound, Renal
- Ureteral Stones
- Vasculitis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Babu accepts
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Dr. Babu accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna PPO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Anthem
- Access Blue New England Network-CT
- Balanced Pathway Tiered-CT PPO
- Balanced Pathway-CT HMO
- Balanced Pathway-CT PPO
- Blue New England Network-CT HMO
- BlueCare Health Plan (with Expanded Network - Tiered)-CT
- BlueCare Health Plan (with Expanded Network)-CT
- BlueCare Select (Tiered - Charter)-CT
- BlueCare Select (Tiered - Elm)-CT
- BlueChoice New England Network-CT
- Bronze Pathway X Enhanced Tiered-CT HMO
- Bronze Pathway X w/HSA-CT HMO
- Bronze Pathway X w/HSA-CT PPO
- Bronze Pathway X-CT PPO
- Bronze Standard Pathway X for HSA-CT PPO
- Bronze Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
- Catastrophic Pathway X Enhanced-CT HMO
- Century Preferred (Tiered)-CT
- Century Preferred Select (Tiered - Charter)-CT
- Century Preferred Select (Tiered - Elm)-CT
- Century Preferred Tiered (Select Network)-CT
- Century Preferred-CT
- Choice BlueCare-CT HMO
- Choice Century Preferred Basic-CT PPO
- City of New Haven - BlueCard-CT
- City of New Haven - Century Preferred-CT
- CT Children's Medical Center - Tiered-CT PPO
- Day Kimball Tiered-CT PPO
- Gold Pathway X Enhanced Tiered-CT HMO
- Gold Pathway X-CT HMO
- Gold Pathway X-CT PPO
- Gold Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway CT (Small Grp)-CT HMO
- Pathway CT (Small Grp)-CT PPO
- Pathway CT Tiered (Small Grp)-CT PPO
- Pathway Enhanced (Ind)-CT HMO
- Pathway Enhanced Tiered (Ind)-CT HMO
- Pathway X (Ind)-CT PPO
- Pathway X (Small Grp)-CT HMO
- Pathway X (Small Grp)-CT PPO
- Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
- Pathway X Enhanced Tiered (Ind)-CT HMO
- Platinum Pathway X-CT PPO
- Silver Pathway X Tiered-CT PPO
- Silver Pathway X w/HSA-CT HMO
- Silver Pathway X w/HSA-CT PPO
- Silver Pathway X-CT PPO
- Silver Standard Coinsurance Pathway X-CT PPO
- Silver Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
- State BlueCare (Local Network only)-CT
- State BlueCare (with Expanded Network - Tiered)-CT
- State BlueCare (with Expanded Network)-CT
- State Preferred (Tiered)-CT
- State Preferred-CT
- USA-CT PPO
- Yale New Haven Health System - Tiered-CT PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Preferred Blue PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna HMO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Connecticare
- Connecticare HMO
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Private HealthCare Systems
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Options PPO
Dr. Babu's Reviews
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Nephrology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Babu has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Babu's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Babu frequently treats Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. See all practice areas where Dr. Babu specializes.
Where is Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD's office located?
Dr. Babu's office is located at 100 Wason Ave Ste 200, Springfield, MA 1107. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD?
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Locations
Renal and Transplant Associates of New England
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Babu is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.72% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% higher than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
66% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% lower than the national average
73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average
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