Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pokhriyal, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Megha Pokhriyal, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pokhriyal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokhriyal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokhriyal’s office at (408) 530-6900.
What languages does Dr. Pokhriyal speak?
Dr. Pokhriyal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pokhriyal typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pokhriyal 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. Pokhriyal. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
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
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pokhriyal typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Megha Pokhriyal may include:
Please contact Dr. Pokhriyal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pokhriyal accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokhriyal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 530-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokhriyal accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Pokhriyal in Santa Clara, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pokhriyal's office located?
Dr. Megha Pokhriyal's Primary Practice
710 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 530-6900
What is Dr. Pokhriyal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokhriyal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639708670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokhriyal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokhriyal
What is Dr. Megha Pokhriyal's specialty?
Dr. Pokhriyal is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Santa Clara, CA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Megha Pokhriyal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokhriyal is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric 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 Megha Pokhriyal accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Megha Pokhriyal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megha Pokhriyal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokhriyal's office at (408) 530-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megha Pokhriyal?
Please contact Dr. Pokhriyal's office at (408) 530-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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