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Who is Dr. Adhikari, Hospitalist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Sushil Adhikari, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Adhikari is fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adhikari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adhikari’s office at (408) 947-2500.
Is Dr. Adhikari board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Sushil Adhikari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Adhikari speak?
Dr. Adhikari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Nepali
What conditions does Dr. Adhikari treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Adhikari 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. Adhikari. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- 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 Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Adhikari perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sushil Adhikari may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Adhikari's office.
Does Dr. Adhikari accept my insurance?
Dr. Adhikari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 947-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adhikari accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Adhikari in San Jose, 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Adhikari's office located?
What is Dr. Adhikari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adhikari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295907301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adhikari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adhikari
What is Dr. Sushil Adhikari's specialty?
Dr. Adhikari is a Hospitalist near San Jose, 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. Adhikari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sushil Adhikari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Adhikari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
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Is Sushil Adhikari accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sushil Adhikari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sushil Adhikari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adhikari's office at (408) 947-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sushil Adhikari?
Please contact Dr. Adhikari's office at (408) 947-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sushil Adhikari have?
Dr. Sushil Adhikari is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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