Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achar, Family Medicine Specialist in Spring Valley, CA?
Where did Dr. Achar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca
Is Dr. Achar board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Suriti Achar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Achar speak?
Dr. Achar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Achar typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Achar 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. Achar. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Achar typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Suriti Achar may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Achar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Achar accept my insurance?
Dr. Achar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2499 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achar accept in Spring Valley, CA?
Dr. Achar in Spring Valley, 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
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sharp HealthCare
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Where is Dr. Achar's office located?
Dr. Suriti Achar's Primary Practice
8788 Jamacha Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 515-2499
What hospitals are Dr. Achar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Achar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326132754.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achar