Who is Dr. Gopalan, Internist in Norton, VA?
Dr. Pushkas Gopalan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norton, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gopalan graduated from TRIVANDRUM MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Gopalan is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gopalan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gopalan’s office at (423) 439-7280.
Where did Dr. Gopalan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: TRIVANDRUM MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med College Thiruvananthapuram
Is Dr. Gopalan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Pushkas Gopalan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gopalan speak?
Dr. Gopalan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gopalan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gopalan 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. Gopalan. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gopalan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Pushkas Gopalan 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. Gopalan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gopalan accept my insurance?
Dr. Gopalan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 439-7280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gopalan accept in Norton, VA?
Dr. Gopalan in Norton, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gopalan's office located?
Dr. Pushkas Gopalan's Primary Practice
100 15th St NW Ste A
Norton, VA 24273
(423) 439-7280
What is Dr. Gopalan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gopalan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376700930.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gopalan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gopalan
What is Dr. Pushkas Gopalan's specialty?
Dr. Gopalan is a Internist near Norton, VA.
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.