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Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO)

(Dr. Chinthaka Pubudu Bulathsinghala, MBBS (COLOMBO))

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine (2002)
Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, bronchiectasis, robotic surgery, and more.
127 Lewis Street
San Antonio, TX 78212

Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) is a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS Health, University Health and Methodist Hospital Northeast Methodist Hospital Metropolitan.

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Office Locations

Methodist Hospital Northeast Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

127 Lewis Street
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 600-5864
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1305 Wonder World Drive Suite 308
San Marcos, TX 78666
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3349 S Highway 181 Suite 5
Kenedy, TX 78119
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417 S. King Street
Seguin, TX 78155
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University Health

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-4000
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598 N Union Avenue Suite 250
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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600 N. Union Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Some issues Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) had a list price for bronchoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

hospital care 33
inpatient care 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

hospital care 16
inpatient care 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 65
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

hospital care 611
inpatient care 611

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 99
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 95
Black 0
Hispanic 86
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 21
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 70
Diabetes 63
Dementia 30
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 56
doctor visit 217
hospital care 1697
inpatient care 1697
pulmonary testing 120

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 620
Female 564
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 672
Black 40
Hispanic 448
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 390
From 75 to 84 352
85 and over 160
Less than 65 282

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 43
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 70
Diabetes 60
Dementia 28
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 69
catheterization 24
doctor visit 147
hospital care 1439
inpatient care 1439
pulmonary testing 104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 322
Female 282
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 331
Black 0
Hispanic 244
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 185
85 and over 93
Less than 65 131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 64
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 62
Diabetes 55
Dementia 35
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 99
catheterization 26
doctor visit 47
hospital care 1227
inpatient care 1227
pulmonary testing 43
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 287
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 16
Hispanic 248
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 81
Less than 65 141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 61
Diabetes 64
Dementia 36
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 81
catheterization 24
doctor visit 118
hospital care 1333
inpatient care 1333
pulmonary testing 36
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 295
Female 297
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 300
Black 15
Hispanic 266
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 213
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 90
Less than 65 118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 73
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 64
Dementia 41
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 76
catheterization 17
doctor visit 164
hospital care 1313
inpatient care 1313
pulmonary testing 72

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 287
Female 263
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 15
Hispanic 244
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 80
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 56
Diabetes 65
Dementia 37
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

hospital care 507
inpatient care 507
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 161
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 0
Hispanic 155
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 47
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 74
Dementia 38
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 79
hospital care 799
inpatient care 799
pulmonary testing 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 189
Female 147
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 178
Black 0
Hispanic 125
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 52
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 60
Dementia 36
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 120
hospital care 456
inpatient care 456

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 169
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 0
Hispanic 47
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 56
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 50
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 49
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 11
doctor visit 242
hospital care 628
inpatient care 628
pulmonary testing 116
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Male 219
Female 198
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 320
Black 16
Hispanic 62
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 93
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 46
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 47
Dementia 22
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy 65
catheterization 22
doctor visit 141
hospital care 838
inpatient care 838
pulmonary testing 71
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO).

Gender
Female 202
Male 220
Ethnicity
Black / African American 8
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 237
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 160
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 126
85 and over 64
Less than 65 87
65 to 74 144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 19
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 50
Atrial Fibrillation 24
Dementia 27
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) graduated from University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
CHRISTUS Health
University Health
Methodist Hospital Northeast Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Coventry, Molina Healthcare, Superior Health Plan, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, First Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Children with Special Health Care Needs Program, Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare, WellMed Medicare/Health Springs, Insurance Accepted and CareLink Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO) accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Coventry
Molina Healthcare
Superior Health Plan
Medicare Advantage
Amerigroup
First Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
United Healthcare
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Children with Special Health Care Needs Program
Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
WellMed Medicare/Health Springs
Insurance Accepted
CareLink Program

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, MD, MBBS (COLOMBO). Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $2,653 Da Vinci Surgical System
$2,653
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $734 OFEV
$539 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$96 		STIOLTO
$20 		COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
$13
$65
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $732 UPTRAVI
$447 		OPSUMIT
$248
$37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $611 TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$369 		NUCALA
$122 		ANORO
$58 		AREXVY
$34 		BREO
$12 		Other
$16
AbbVie Inc. $503 AVYCAZ
$461 		TEFLARO
$42
Other $1,795 Arikayce
$189 		DUPIXENT
$150 		XARELTO
$147 		SMARTVEST
$139 		NUZYRA
$137 		Other
$1,032
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $4,019
Education $2,856
Travel and Lodging $153

Biography

Dr. Chinthaka Bulathsinghala works as an adult pulmonology. He attended medical school at the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Danbury Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Yale University. These areas are among Dr. Bulathsinghala's clinical interests: stent placement (stenting), video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and bronchiectasis. Dr. Bulathsinghala can take Amerigroup, Blue California, Coventry, and more. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Methodist Health System, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, and CHRISTUS Health.

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