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Dr. Pravir Vatsa, MD

Arroyo Grande, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vatsa, Hospitalist in Arroyo Grande, CA?

    Dr. Pravir Vatsa, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Arroyo Grande, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vatsa graduated from Pramukhswami Medical College. Dr. Vatsa is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vatsa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vatsa’s office at (805) 546-7600.

    Where did Dr. Vatsa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Pramukhswami Medical College

    Is Dr. Vatsa board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Pravir Vatsa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vatsa speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    What conditions does Dr. Vatsa treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vatsa 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. Vatsa. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Vatsa perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pravir Vatsa may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vatsa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vatsa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 546-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vatsa accept in Arroyo Grande, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vatsa's office located?

    Dr. Pravir Vatsa's Primary Practice

    345 S Halcyon Rd

    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

    (805) 546-7600

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    Dr. Pravir Vatsa's Practice 2

    1400 E Church St

    Santa Maria, CA 93454

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    Dr. Pravir Vatsa's Practice 3

    1023 Nipomo St Ste 110

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

    Dr. Vatsa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003912239.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vatsa?

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

    What is Dr. Pravir Vatsa's specialty?

    Dr. Vatsa is a Hospitalist near Arroyo Grande, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Vatsa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pravir Vatsa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vatsa is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Pravir Vatsa accepting new patients in Arroyo Grande, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pravir Vatsa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pravir Vatsa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vatsa's office at (805) 546-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pravir Vatsa?

    Please contact Dr. Vatsa's office at (805) 546-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pravir Vatsa have?

    Dr. Pravir Vatsa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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