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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saija, Internist in Biloxi, MS?
Dr. Pravinchandra Saija, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Biloxi, MS. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saija graduated from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College and completed his residency at St Johns Espiscpl Hsp-S Shr, Internal Medicine; New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Saija is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saija’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saija’s office at (228) 523-5000.
Where did Dr. Saija go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Johns Espiscpl Hsp-S Shr, Internal Medicine; New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: M P Shah Med Coll, Saurashtra University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College | C.U. Shah Medical College
Is Dr. Saija board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Pravinchandra Saija, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saija speak?
Dr. Saija and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Saija treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Saija 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. Saija. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Paralysis
- Speech Loss
- Language Disorder
- Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
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
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Saija perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Pravinchandra Saija 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. Saija's office.
Does Dr. Saija accept my insurance?
Dr. Saija accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 523-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saija accept in Biloxi, MS?
Dr. Saija in Biloxi, MS 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 Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saija's office located?
Dr. Pravinchandra Saija's Primary Practice
400 Veterans Ave
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 523-5000
What is Dr. Saija's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saija's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548286503.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saija?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saija
What is Dr. Pravinchandra Saija's specialty?
Dr. Saija is a Internist near Biloxi, MS.
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. Saija to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Pravinchandra Saija affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saija is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Singing River Gulfport 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 Pravinchandra Saija accepting new patients in Biloxi, MS?
Yes, Dr. Pravinchandra Saija is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pravinchandra Saija offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saija's office at (228) 523-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pravinchandra Saija?
Please contact Dr. Saija's office at (228) 523-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pravinchandra Saija have?
Dr. Pravinchandra Saija is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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