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31 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Ravishankar, Internist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ravishankar graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tucson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ravishankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ravishankar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ravishankar’s office at (925) 847-5000.
Where did Dr. Ravishankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tucson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Is Dr. Ravishankar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ravishankar speak?
Dr. Ravishankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ravishankar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ravishankar 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. Ravishankar. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Right Leg
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02415: Cutaneous abscess of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Which procedures does Dr. Ravishankar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar 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. Ravishankar's office.
Does Dr. Ravishankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravishankar 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. Ravishankar accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Ravishankar in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ravishankar's office located?
Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar's Primary Practice
7601 Stoneridge Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 847-5000
What is Dr. Ravishankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ravishankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841378932.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ravishankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ravishankar
What is Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar's specialty?
Dr. Ravishankar is a Internist near Pleasanton, CA.
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. Ravishankar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ravishankar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Vasantha Ravishankar accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ravishankar's office at (925) 847-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasantha Ravishankar?
Please contact Dr. Ravishankar's office at (925) 847-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar have?
Dr. Vasantha Ravishankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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