Who is Dr. Periyakoil, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Periyakoil graduated from Madras Med College and completed her residency at San Joaquin General Hospital Program. Dr. Periyakoil is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Periyakoil’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Periyakoil’s office at (650) 493-5000.
Where did Dr. Periyakoil go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Joaquin General Hospital Program
Medical School: Madras Med College
What languages does Dr. Periyakoil speak?
Dr. Periyakoil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Periyakoil typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Periyakoil 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. Periyakoil. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Periyakoil typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil may include:
Please contact Dr. Periyakoil's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Periyakoil accept my insurance?
Dr. Periyakoil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 493-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Periyakoil accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Periyakoil in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Periyakoil's office located?
Dr. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil's Primary Practice
3801 Miranda Ave # 1002-C
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 493-5000
Recognitions
Publications
Position statement on interdiscipliry team training in geriatrics
Do Unto Others: Doctors' Persol End-of
, 2014
Prognostic Stratification in Older Adults Commencing Dialysis.
The flipped classroom paradigm for teaching palliative care skills.
, 2013
The patient perspective and physician's role in making decisions on instituting dialysis.
, 2013
Unmet quality indicators for metastatic cancer patients admitted to intensive care unit
, 2013
Frailty as a termil illness.
, 2013
Caring for oneself to care for others: physicians and their self-care.
, 2013
Multicultural Long-Term Care Nurses' Perceptions of Factors Influencing Patient Dignity at the End
, 2013
What Would Osler Do? : Editorial
, 2013
Measuring Grief and Depression in Seriously III Outpatients Using the Palliative Grief Depression
, 2012
Differentiating Grief and Depression in Patients Who Are Seriously Ill
, 2012
Citalopram for agitation in Alzheimer's disease: Design and methods
, 2012
Assessment of Factors Influencing Preservation of Dignity at Life's End
, 2010
Creation and the Empirical Validation of the Dignity Card
, 2009
Change Magement: The Secret Sauce of Successful Program Building
, 2009
Education techniques in palliative care
Consultation etiquette: Marketing and patient referrals
Marketing for palliative care programs
Organizatiol change
Using metaphors in medicine
, 2008
Geography decides destiny
, 2008
The role of intertiol medical graduates in the future of palliative care
, 2008
On the endangered species list: Palliative care junior faculty
, 2008
Growing pains: Health care enters team-age
, 2008
Borders without doctors
, 2008
Wrap your worthy cause in a corporate image
, 2007
Declaration of interdependence: The need for mosaic mentoring in palliative care
, 2007
First, do not abandon
, 2007
Taming wicked problems in modern health care systems
, 2007
Panic disorder at the end of life # 145
, 2007
Be nice-until it is time not to be nice.
, 2007
Quality of care in a veterans affairs' nursing home-based hospice unit
, 2007
Mainstreaming palliative care
, 2007
The development and initial validation of the Termilly Ill Grief or Depression Scale (TIGDS)
, 2005
Kappa coefficients in medical research
, 2002
Identifying and maging preparatory grief and depression at the end of life
, 2002
What is Dr. Periyakoil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Periyakoil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942248133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Periyakoil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Periyakoil
What is Dr. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil's specialty?
Dr. Periyakoil is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, 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. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Periyakoil is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 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 Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Periyakoil's office at (650) 493-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vyjeyanthi Periyakoil?
Please contact Dr. Periyakoil's office at (650) 493-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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