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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. 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 (505) 766-5471.
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 as a 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 Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Agarwal perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Agarwal performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- ERCP with Sphincterotomy
- ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
- ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Bile duct scope
- Pancreatic duct scope
- Papillotomy
- Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
- Biliary stent removal and replacement
- Pancreatic duct stent exchange
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bile Duct Stent Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
- 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
- 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
- ERCP Cannulation
- Bile Duct Cannulation
- Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
- EGD with Stent
- Esophageal Stent Placement
- Stomach Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Does Dr. Agarwal accept my insurance?
Dr. Agarwal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 766-5471 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.
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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
(505) 766-5471
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, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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
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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 (505) 766-5471 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 (505) 766-5471 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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