19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chahal, Specialist in Pleasant Hill, CA?
Dr. Premjit Chahal, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Pleasant Hill, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Chahal graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (Santa Clara). Dr. Chahal is fluent in English, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chahal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chahal’s office at (925) 363-0069.
Where did Dr. Chahal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | University of Iowa | University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (Santa Clara)
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Chahal board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Premjit Chahal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chahal speak?
Dr. Chahal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Chahal treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Chahal 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. Chahal. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
- Abnormal GI scan
- Unusual digestive imaging
- Digestive system imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2930: Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
What procedures does Dr. Chahal perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Chahal 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. Chahal. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Enteroscopy with Biopsy
- Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Rectum and Lower Colon Scope with Lesion Removal
- Hot Biopsy Polypectomy
- Sigmoidoscopy for Polyps
CPT Codes:
- 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45333: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Decompression
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colon scope
- Lower endoscopy
- Sigmoid colon decompression
- Volvulus treatment
CPT Codes:
- 45337: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with decompression (for pathologic distention) (eg, volvulus, megacolon), including placement of decompression tube, when performed
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Chahal accept my insurance?
Dr. Chahal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 363-0069 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chahal accept in Pleasant Hill, CA?
Dr. Chahal in Pleasant Hill, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Shield of California
Centene
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Where is Dr. Chahal's office located?
Dr. Premjit Chahal's Primary Practice
400 Taylor Blvd Ste 304
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 363-0069
Dr. Premjit Chahal's Practice 2
3291 Walnut Blvd Ste 100
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 363-0069
What is Dr. Chahal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chahal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093893091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chahal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chahal
What is Dr. Premjit Chahal's specialty?
Dr. Chahal is a Specialist near Pleasant Hill, CA. Contact Dr. Chahal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Premjit Chahal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chahal is affiliated with John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Premjit Chahal accepting new patients in Pleasant Hill, CA?
Yes, Dr. Premjit Chahal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Premjit Chahal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chahal's office at (925) 363-0069 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Premjit Chahal?
Please contact Dr. Chahal's office at (925) 363-0069 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Premjit Chahal have?
Dr. Premjit Chahal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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