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Dr. Sowmya Bekkam, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Pleasanton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bekkam, Family Medicine Specialist in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Sowmya Bekkam, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bekkam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bekkam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bekkam’s office at (925) 244-7600.

    What languages does Dr. Bekkam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bekkam typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bekkam 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. Bekkam. 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bekkam typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sowmya Bekkam may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bekkam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bekkam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bekkam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 244-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bekkam accept in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Bekkam in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bekkam's office located?

    Dr. Sowmya Bekkam's Primary Practice

    5820 Owens Dr

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

    (925) 244-7600

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    Dr. Sowmya Bekkam's Practice 2

    2300 Camino Ramon

    San Ramon, CA 94583

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

    Dr. Bekkam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265006043.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bekkam?

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

    What is Dr. Sowmya Bekkam's specialty?

    Dr. Bekkam is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pleasanton, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Sowmya Bekkam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bekkam is affiliated with 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Sowmya Bekkam accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sowmya Bekkam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sowmya Bekkam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bekkam's office at (925) 244-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sowmya Bekkam?

    Please contact Dr. Bekkam's office at (925) 244-7600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bekkam's office located?

    Dr. Bekkam's offices are located in Pleasanton, CA and San Ramon, CA.