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Dr. Sheila Bhatia, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bhatia, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Sheila Bhatia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhatia completed her residency at Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhatia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhatia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhatia’s office at (510) 454-1000.

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

    • Residency: Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Bhatia board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Sheila Bhatia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bhatia speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bhatia treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Bhatia perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sheila Bhatia may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bhatia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bhatia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bhatia accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Bhatia in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Central Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bhatia's office located?

    Dr. Sheila Bhatia's Primary Practice

    1425 S Main St

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (510) 454-1000

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    Dr. Sheila Bhatia's Practice 2

    1515 Newell Ave

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 295-4070

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    Dr. Sheila Bhatia's Practice 3

    2500 Merced St

    San Leandro, CA 94577

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

    Dr. Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225135379.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhatia?

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

    What is Dr. Sheila Bhatia's specialty?

    Dr. Bhatia is a Internist near Walnut Creek, 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. Bhatia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sheila Bhatia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bhatia is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Sheila Bhatia accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sheila Bhatia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sheila Bhatia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sheila Bhatia?

    Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sheila Bhatia have?

    Dr. Sheila Bhatia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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