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Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja, MD

Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja, MD

Lancaster, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Dharmaraja, Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, CA?

    Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dharmaraja graduated from University Of Colombo, Facility Of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Gastroenterology. Dr. Dharmaraja is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dharmaraja’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. Dharmaraja’s office at (661) 529-7550.

    Where did Dr. Dharmaraja go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Venderbilt University in Nahsville

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Gastroenterology | Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka | University Of Colombo, Facility Of Medicine | University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Dharmaraja board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dharmaraja speak?

    Dr. Dharmaraja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Dharmaraja treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dharmaraja 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. Dharmaraja. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Polyp
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Rectal Growth
    • Colon Polyp
    • Benign Rectal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K621: Rectal polyp

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Intestinal Infection
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Bacterial Gut Infection
    • Bacterial Enteritis
    • Bacterial Gastroenteritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A048: Other specified bacterial intestinal infections

    Also known as:

    • Benign Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Disease
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous colon growth
    • Colon adenoma
    • Benign colon tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Dharmaraja perform as a Gastroenterologist?

    Does Dr. Dharmaraja accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dharmaraja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 529-7550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dharmaraja accept in Lancaster, CA?

    Dr. Dharmaraja in Lancaster, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dharmaraja's office located?

    Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja's Primary Practice

    43944 15th St W Ste 201

    Lancaster, CA 93534

    (661) 529-7550

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    Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja's Practice 2

    1409 N Norma St

    Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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    Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja's Practice 3

    900 N Heritage Dr Ste B

    Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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    What is Dr. Dharmaraja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Dharmaraja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932111424.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dharmaraja?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dharmaraja

    What is Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja's specialty?

    Dr. Dharmaraja is a Gastroenterologist near Lancaster, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Dharmaraja to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dharmaraja is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Prithviraj Dharmaraja accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dharmaraja's office at (661) 529-7550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prithviraj Dharmaraja?

    Please contact Dr. Dharmaraja's office at (661) 529-7550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja have?

    Dr. Prithviraj Dharmaraja is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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