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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alamelu, Internist in Gilroy, CA?
Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gilroy, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Alamelu graduated from Stanley Med College and completed her residency at Bridgeport Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alamelu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alamelu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alamelu’s office at (408) 848-4600.
Where did Dr. Alamelu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bridgeport Hosp, Internal Medicine | Bridgeport Hospital Program
Medical School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India | Stanley Med College | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Alamelu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alamelu speak?
Dr. Alamelu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alamelu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alamelu 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. Alamelu. 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:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alamelu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu 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
Please contact Dr. Alamelu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alamelu accept my insurance?
Dr. Alamelu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 848-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alamelu accept in Gilroy, CA?
Dr. Alamelu in Gilroy, 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
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Alamelu's office located?
What is Dr. Alamelu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alamelu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194801613.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alamelu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alamelu
What is Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu's specialty?
Dr. Alamelu is a Internist near Gilroy, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alamelu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vasumitha Alamelu accepting new patients in Gilroy, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alamelu's office at (408) 848-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasumitha Alamelu?
Please contact Dr. Alamelu's office at (408) 848-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu have?
Dr. Vasumitha Alamelu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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