26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vij, Internist in Pleasanton, CA?
Where did Dr. Vij go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Vij board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Pankaj Vij, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vij speak?
Dr. Vij and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vij typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vij 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. Vij. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vij typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj Vij 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. Vij's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vij accept my insurance?
Dr. Vij accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 847-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vij accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Vij in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Vij's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vij affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vij has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vij's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vij's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265510333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vij?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vij
What is Dr. Pankaj Vij's specialty?
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.