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Dr. Vimala Ponna, DO

Fremont, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ponna, Family Medicine Specialist in Fremont, CA?

    Dr. Vimala Ponna, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ponna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponna’s office at (510) 490-1222.

    What languages does Dr. Ponna speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ponna typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ponna 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. Ponna. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • BMI Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E66813: Obesity, class 3

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ponna typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vimala Ponna may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ponna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ponna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 490-1222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponna accept in Fremont, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ponna's office located?

    Dr. Vimala Ponna's Primary Practice

    3200 Kearney St

    Fremont, CA 94538

    (510) 490-1222

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    Dr. Vimala Ponna's Practice 2

    275 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    Dr. Vimala Ponna's Practice 3

    325 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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

    Dr. Ponna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740867175.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponna?

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

    What is Dr. Vimala Ponna's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Vimala Ponna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ponna is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Dr. Vimala Ponna accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vimala Ponna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vimala Ponna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponna's office at (510) 490-1222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vimala Ponna?

    Please contact Dr. Ponna's office at (510) 490-1222 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ponna's office located?

    Dr. Ponna's offices are located in Fremont, CA, San Jose, CA, and Los Altos, CA.