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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bhakta, Internist in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Dr. Gautam Bhakta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arroyo Grande, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Bhakta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhakta’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. Bhakta’s office at (805) 474-6110.
What languages does Dr. Bhakta speak?
Dr. Bhakta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bhakta treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bhakta 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. Bhakta. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bed Confinement
- Bedridden Status
- Immobility
- Restricted Mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7401: Bed confinement status
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Wheelchair Dependence
- Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair User
- Requires Wheelchair
- Mobility Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z993: Dependence on wheelchair
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Which procedures does Dr. Bhakta perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gautam Bhakta 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bhakta's office.
Does Dr. Bhakta accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhakta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 474-6110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhakta accept in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Dr. Bhakta in Arroyo Grande, 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
CenCal Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhakta's office located?
Dr. Gautam Bhakta's Primary Practice
205 S Halcyon Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-6110
What is Dr. Bhakta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588676407.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhakta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhakta
What is Dr. Gautam Bhakta's specialty?
Dr. Bhakta is a Internist near Arroyo Grande, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Bhakta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gautam Bhakta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bhakta 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
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Is Gautam Bhakta accepting new patients in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gautam Bhakta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gautam Bhakta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhakta's office at (805) 474-6110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gautam Bhakta?
Please contact Dr. Bhakta's office at (805) 474-6110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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