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Who is Dr. Bhatia, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Suruchi Bhatia, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bhatia graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Dr. Bhatia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhatia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhatia’s office at (415) 600-0780.
Where did Dr. Bhatia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 | Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford Ca - Bariatric Surgery
Residency: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | Stanford Hospital & Clinics | Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hosp. at Stanford
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Bhatia board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Suruchi Bhatia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Bhatia speak?
Dr. Bhatia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Bhatia typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Bhatia typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Suruchi Bhatia may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bhatia accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhatia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-0780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhatia accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Bhatia in Palo Alto, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bhatia's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
San Francisco Super Doctors
What is Dr. Bhatia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336244623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhatia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhatia
What is Dr. Suruchi Bhatia's specialty?
Dr. Bhatia is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Suruchi Bhatia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bhatia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Suruchi Bhatia accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Suruchi Bhatia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suruchi Bhatia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (415) 600-0780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suruchi Bhatia?
Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (415) 600-0780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Suruchi Bhatia have?
Dr. Suruchi Bhatia is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.
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