16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Upender, Diagnostic Radiologist in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Sunil Upender, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Upender is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Upender’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Upender’s office at (203) 785-5253.
Is Dr. Upender board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sunil Upender, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Upender speak?
Dr. Upender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Upender typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Upender 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. Upender. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Upender typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Upender 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. Upender. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Upender accept my insurance?
Dr. Upender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-5253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Upender accept in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Upender in Fremont, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Upender's office located?
What is Dr. Upender's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Upender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750549994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Upender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Upender
What is Dr. Sunil Upender's specialty?
Dr. Upender is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Fremont, CA.
What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?
A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.
Is this Dr. Sunil Upender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Upender is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula 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
When to see a Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sunil Upender accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sunil Upender is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunil Upender offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Upender's office at (203) 785-5253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunil Upender?
Please contact Dr. Upender's office at (203) 785-5253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sunil Upender have?
Dr. Sunil Upender is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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