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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Durand, Internist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Kara Durand, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Durand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durand’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durand’s office at (510) 307-1500.
Where did Dr. Durand go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Durand board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kara Durand, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Durand speak?
Dr. Durand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Durand typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Durand 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. Durand. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Durand typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Durand may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Durand's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Durand accept my insurance?
Dr. Durand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durand accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Durand in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Durand's office located?
What is Dr. Durand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932373339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durand
What is Dr. Kara Durand's specialty?
Dr. Durand is a Internist near Oakland, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kara Durand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durand is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kara Durand accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Durand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Durand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durand's office at (510) 307-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Durand?
Please contact Dr. Durand's office at (510) 307-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Durand have?
Dr. Kara Durand is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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