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Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Pleasanton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sivakumar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA. Dr. Sivakumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivakumar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivakumar’s office at (501) 526-1876.

    What languages does Dr. Sivakumar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sivakumar typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Problem drinking with intoxication
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sivakumar typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sivakumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 526-1876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sivakumar accept in Pleasanton, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Nevada

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?

    Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar's Primary Practice

    5000 Hopyard Rd Ste 410

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

    (501) 526-1876

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

    Dr. Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912644071.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivakumar?

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

    What is Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar's specialty?

    Dr. Sivakumar is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Pleasanton, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sivakumar is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Mountainview Hospital, Havasu Regional Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Valley View 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (501) 526-1876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sowmya Sivakumar?

    Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (501) 526-1876 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?

    Dr. Sivakumar's office is located in Pleasanton, CA.