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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khera, Hospitalist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Gurcharan Khera, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Khera is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khera’s office at (562) 429-2473.
What languages does Dr. Khera speak?
Dr. Khera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Khera typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Khera 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. Khera. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89312: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Khera typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Gurcharan Khera may include:
Please contact Dr. Khera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Khera accept my insurance?
Dr. Khera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 429-2473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khera accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Khera in Long Beach, 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
AllCare Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Khera's office located?
Dr. Gurcharan Khera's Primary Practice
4910 Airport Plaza Dr Ste 100
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 429-2473
What is Dr. Khera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477869428.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khera
What is Dr. Gurcharan Khera's specialty?
Dr. Khera is a Hospitalist near Long Beach, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Gurcharan Khera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khera is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Uci 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gurcharan Khera accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gurcharan Khera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gurcharan Khera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khera's office at (562) 429-2473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gurcharan Khera?
Please contact Dr. Khera's office at (562) 429-2473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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