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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brahmashettar, Internist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Brahmashettar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brahmashettar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brahmashettar’s office at (443) 949-7380.

    What languages does Dr. Brahmashettar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Brahmashettar treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Brahmashettar 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. Brahmashettar. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unstable Angina
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • 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:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Brahmashettar perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brahmashettar's office.

    Does Dr. Brahmashettar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brahmashettar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 949-7380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brahmashettar accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Brahmashettar's office located?

    Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (443) 949-7380

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    Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar's Practice 2

    2003 Medical Pkwy

    Annapolis, MD 21401

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

    Dr. Brahmashettar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699304642.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brahmashettar?

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

    What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar's specialty?

    Dr. Brahmashettar is a Internist near Stanford, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Brahmashettar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brahmashettar is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brahmashettar's office at (443) 949-7380 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vijayalakshmi Brahmashettar?

    Please contact Dr. Brahmashettar's office at (443) 949-7380 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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