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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goundan, Endocrinologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Poorani Goundan, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Goundan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goundan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goundan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Goundan speak?
Dr. Goundan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Goundan typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Goundan 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. Goundan. 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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Goundan typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Goundan 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. Goundan. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Goundan accept my insurance?
Dr. Goundan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goundan accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Goundan in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Goundan's office located?
What is Dr. Goundan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goundan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467764605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goundan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goundan
What is Dr. Poorani Goundan's specialty?
Dr. Goundan is a Endocrinologist near Berkeley, CA.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Poorani Goundan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goundan is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Boston Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital 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 Poorani Goundan accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Poorani Goundan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Poorani Goundan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goundan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Poorani Goundan?
Please contact Dr. Goundan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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