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31 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kharkar, Internist in San Rafael, CA?
Dr. Alpana Kharkar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Rafael, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kharkar graduated from University of Newcastle Medical School and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kharkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kharkar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kharkar’s office at (415) 444-2000.
Where did Dr. Kharkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine | Kaiser Permanente Med Center Sf
Medical School: University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Fac of Medicine | University of Newcastle Medical School
Is Dr. Kharkar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alpana Kharkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kharkar speak?
Dr. Kharkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kharkar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kharkar 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. Kharkar. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kharkar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alpana Kharkar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kharkar's office.
Does Dr. Kharkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kharkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 444-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kharkar accept in San Rafael, CA?
Dr. Kharkar in San Rafael, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kharkar's office located?
Dr. Alpana Kharkar's Primary Practice
99 Montecillo Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 444-2000
What is Dr. Kharkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kharkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982788055.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kharkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kharkar
What is Dr. Alpana Kharkar's specialty?
Dr. Kharkar is a Internist near San Rafael, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kharkar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alpana Kharkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kharkar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Alpana Kharkar accepting new patients in San Rafael, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alpana Kharkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alpana Kharkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kharkar's office at (415) 444-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alpana Kharkar?
Please contact Dr. Kharkar's office at (415) 444-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alpana Kharkar have?
Dr. Alpana Kharkar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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