25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vachhani, Internist in Niantic, CT?
Dr. Jitesh Vachhani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Niantic, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vachhani completed his residency at United Health Services. Dr. Vachhani is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vachhani’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vachhani’s office at (860) 585-3313.
Where did Dr. Vachhani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: United Health Services | United Health Services Hospital, NY- Internal Medicine
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Vachhani board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jitesh Vachhani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vachhani speak?
Dr. Vachhani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Vachhani treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Vachhani 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. Vachhani. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Health Screening
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vachhani perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jitesh Vachhani 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. Vachhani's office.
Does Dr. Vachhani accept my insurance?
Dr. Vachhani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 585-3313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vachhani accept in Niantic, CT?
Dr. Vachhani in Niantic, CT 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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What is Dr. Vachhani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vachhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205815487.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vachhani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vachhani
What is Dr. Jitesh Vachhani's specialty?
Dr. Vachhani is a Internist near Niantic, CT.
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. Vachhani to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jitesh Vachhani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vachhani is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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
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Is Jitesh Vachhani accepting new patients in Niantic, CT?
Yes, Dr. Jitesh Vachhani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jitesh Vachhani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vachhani's office at (860) 585-3313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jitesh Vachhani?
Please contact Dr. Vachhani's office at (860) 585-3313 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jitesh Vachhani have?
Dr. Jitesh Vachhani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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