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Dr. Vijay Agarwal, MD

Palm Springs, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Agarwal, Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA?

    Dr. Vijay Agarwal, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palm Springs, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Agarwal completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Metrowest M C-Framinghm Union, Internal Medicine. Dr. Agarwal is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agarwal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agarwal’s office at (760) 864-4163.

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

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Metrowest M C-Framinghm Union, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India

    Is Dr. Agarwal board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vijay Agarwal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Agarwal speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Agarwal treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Agarwal 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. Agarwal. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other Intestinal Condition
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Conditions
    • Gut Problems
    • Digestive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding Esophagitis
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Bleeding
    • Inflamed Esophagus with Bleeding
    • Bloody Esophagitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2091: Esophagitis, unspecified with bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Bile Duct or Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Biliary Tract Disorder
    • General Bile Duct Problem
    • Unspecified Biliary Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K839: Disease of biliary tract, unspecified

    Does Dr. Agarwal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Agarwal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 864-4163 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Agarwal accept in Palm Springs, CA?

    Dr. Agarwal in Palm Springs, 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 Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlphaCare

    • Centene

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Agarwal's office located?

    Dr. Vijay Agarwal's Primary Practice

    1330 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste F

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

    (760) 864-4163

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    Dr. Vijay Agarwal's Practice 2

    1101 26th St S

    Great Falls, MT 59405

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

    Dr. Agarwal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609964154.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agarwal?

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

    What is Dr. Vijay Agarwal's specialty?

    Dr. Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist near Palm Springs, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Agarwal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vijay Agarwal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Agarwal is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Benefis Health System-East Campus 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 Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Vijay Agarwal accepting new patients in Palm Springs, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vijay Agarwal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vijay Agarwal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Agarwal's office at (760) 864-4163 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vijay Agarwal?

    Please contact Dr. Agarwal's office at (760) 864-4163 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vijay Agarwal have?

    Dr. Vijay Agarwal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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