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Dr. Smitha Daka, MD

Fountain Valley, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Daka, Internist in Fountain Valley, CA?

    Dr. Smitha Daka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Daka is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Daka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Daka’s office at (714) 964-6229.

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

    • Medical School: Rajiv Gandhi University of Hlth Sciences Sri Devaraj Urs Med Colg

    Is Dr. Daka board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Smitha Daka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Daka speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Daka treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Daka 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. Daka. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Daka perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Smitha Daka may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Daka's office.

    Does Dr. Daka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Daka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 964-6229 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Daka accept in Fountain Valley, CA?

    Dr. Daka in Fountain Valley, 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

    • California State Pricing Program

    • CalOptima

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Daka's office located?

    Dr. Smitha Daka's Primary Practice

    9930 Talbert Ave

    Fountain Valley, CA 92708

    (714) 964-6229

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    Dr. Smitha Daka's Practice 2

    3501 S Harbor Blvd

    Santa Ana, CA 92704

    (714) 929-2300

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    Dr. Smitha Daka's Practice 3

    6 Willard

    Irvine, CA 92604

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

    Dr. Daka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811188451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Daka?

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

    What is Dr. Smitha Daka's specialty?

    Dr. Daka is a Internist near Fountain Valley, 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. Daka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Smitha Daka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Daka is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Smitha Daka accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Smitha Daka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Smitha Daka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Daka's office at (714) 964-6229 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Smitha Daka?

    Please contact Dr. Daka's office at (714) 964-6229 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Smitha Daka have?

    Dr. Smitha Daka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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