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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Malik, Infectious Disease Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Bhavna Malik, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Malik graduated from Guru Govind Singh Med College Punjab University Faridkot Punjab India. Dr. Malik is fluent in English and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malik’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malik’s office at (925) 947-2334.
Where did Dr. Malik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Government Med College Amritsar India | Guru Govind Singh Med College Punjab University Faridkot Punjab India | Guru Govind Singh Med College Punjab University Faridkot Punjab India
Is Dr. Malik board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bhavna Malik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Malik speak?
Dr. Malik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Malik typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Malik 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. Malik. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Other leukocytosis
- High WBC count
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Malik typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Malik 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. Malik. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Malik accept my insurance?
Dr. Malik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-2334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malik accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Malik 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Contra Costa
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Malik's office located?
Dr. Bhavna Malik's Primary Practice
365 Lennon Ln Ste 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-2334
What is Dr. Malik's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437231537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malik
What is Dr. Bhavna Malik's specialty?
Dr. Malik is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Bhavna Malik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Malik is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Delta 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 Bhavna Malik accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bhavna Malik is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhavna Malik offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malik's office at (925) 947-2334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhavna Malik?
Please contact Dr. Malik's office at (925) 947-2334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhavna Malik have?
Dr. Bhavna Malik is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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