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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Taraporewalla, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Zena Taraporewalla, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taraporewalla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taraporewalla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taraporewalla’s office at (619) 260-7220.
What languages does Dr. Taraporewalla speak?
Dr. Taraporewalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Taraporewalla typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Taraporewalla 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. Taraporewalla. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
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:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Taraporewalla typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Zena Taraporewalla 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
Please contact Dr. Taraporewalla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taraporewalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Taraporewalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taraporewalla accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Taraporewalla in San Diego, 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
HealthRight Group
HealthSmart
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Taraporewalla's office located?
Dr. Zena Taraporewalla's Primary Practice
823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 260-7220
What is Dr. Taraporewalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taraporewalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639819162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taraporewalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taraporewalla
What is Dr. Zena Taraporewalla's specialty?
Dr. Taraporewalla is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Zena Taraporewalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taraporewalla is affiliated with Uci 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
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Is Zena Taraporewalla accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Zena Taraporewalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zena Taraporewalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taraporewalla's office at (619) 260-7220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zena Taraporewalla?
Please contact Dr. Taraporewalla's office at (619) 260-7220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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