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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Bhatia typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bhatia typically perform?

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

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

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Central Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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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.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    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 South Sacramento 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 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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