17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Verma, Nephrologist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Meenakshi Verma, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Verma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Verma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Verma’s office at (562) 446-0580.
Where did Dr. Verma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital
What languages does Dr. Verma speak?
Dr. Verma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Verma typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Verma 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. Verma. 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 here.
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Verma typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Verma performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Verma. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Pure Tone Hearing Test (Air Conduction)
- Audiometry Air Conduction
- Basic Hearing Test
- Threshold Audiometry
CPT Codes:
- 92552: Pure tone audiometry (threshold); air only
Also known as:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Vision Screening
- Visual Acuity Test
- Eye Chart Test
- Bilateral Vision Screening
CPT Codes:
- 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
- CPET
- Cardio-respiratory fitness test
- VO2 max test
- Exercise stress test with gas exchange
CPT Codes:
- 94621: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings
Does Dr. Verma accept my insurance?
Dr. Verma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 446-0580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Verma accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Verma in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
HealthSmart
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Verma's office located?
Dr. Meenakshi Verma's Primary Practice
10861 Cherry St Ste 104
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 446-0580
What is Dr. Verma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Verma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942463427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Verma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Verma
What is Dr. Meenakshi Verma's specialty?
Dr. Verma is a Nephrologist near Los Alamitos, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Meenakshi Verma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Verma is affiliated with Uci Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meenakshi Verma accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meenakshi Verma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meenakshi Verma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Verma's office at (562) 446-0580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meenakshi Verma?
Please contact Dr. Verma's office at (562) 446-0580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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