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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivaraman, Family Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Gowri Sivaraman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Sivaraman is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivaraman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivaraman’s office at (858) 657-8600.
Is Dr. Sivaraman board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gowri Sivaraman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sivaraman speak?
Dr. Sivaraman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Tamil
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sivaraman typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sivaraman 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. Sivaraman. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sivaraman typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gowri Sivaraman may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Sivaraman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sivaraman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivaraman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivaraman accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Sivaraman in La Mesa, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sivaraman's office located?
What is Dr. Sivaraman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivaraman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952634834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivaraman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivaraman
What is Dr. Gowri Sivaraman's specialty?
Dr. Sivaraman is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Gowri Sivaraman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivaraman is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gowri Sivaraman accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gowri Sivaraman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gowri Sivaraman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivaraman's office at (858) 657-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gowri Sivaraman?
Please contact Dr. Sivaraman's office at (858) 657-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gowri Sivaraman have?
Dr. Gowri Sivaraman is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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