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Dr. Ashish Patel, MD

Surgeon

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Surgeon in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Ashish Patel, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (510) 752-1000.

    Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ashish Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Patel typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Other Pneumothorax
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Collapsed lung
    • Lung collapse
    • Types of pneumothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9383: Other pneumothorax

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Other Lung and Bronchus Cancer
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Past lung cancer
    • Previous bronchial malignancy
    • History of lung tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85118: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Pneumothorax
    • Air in Chest Cavity
    • Lung Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sunken Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Excavatum
    • Funnel Chest
    • Concave Chest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q676: Pectus excavatum

    Also known as:

    • Other Mediastinum Disorder
    • Various mediastinal diseases
    • Unspecified chest cavity problems
    • Other conditions of the mediastinum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Patel typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Ashish Patel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Oakland, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Ashish Patel's Primary Practice

    275 W MacArthur Blvd

    Oakland, CA 94611

    (510) 752-1000

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    Dr. Ashish Patel's Practice 2

    3600 Broadway

    Piedmont, CA 94611

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    Dr. Ashish Patel's Practice 3

    901 Nevin Ave

    Richmond, CA 94801

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689776007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Ashish Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Surgeon near Oakland, CA.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Ashish Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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

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    Is Dr. Ashish Patel accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ashish Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashish Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ashish Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (510) 752-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Patel's offices are located in Oakland, CA, Piedmont, CA, and Richmond, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ashish Patel have?

    Dr. Ashish Patel is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.