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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palav, Family Medicine Specialist in Selma, CA?
Dr. Swapna Palav, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Selma, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Palav is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palav’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palav’s office at (559) 891-1000.
Where did Dr. Palav go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India
Is Dr. Palav board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Swapna Palav, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palav speak?
Dr. Palav and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palav typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palav 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. Palav. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palav typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Swapna Palav may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Palav's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palav accept my insurance?
Dr. Palav accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 891-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palav accept in Selma, CA?
Dr. Palav in Selma, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palav's office located?
What is Dr. Palav's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palav's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558517748.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palav?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palav
What is Dr. Swapna Palav's specialty?
Dr. Palav is a Family Medicine Specialist near Selma, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Swapna Palav affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palav is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Kaweah Health 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Swapna Palav accepting new patients in Selma, CA?
Yes, Dr. Swapna Palav is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swapna Palav offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palav's office at (559) 891-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swapna Palav?
Please contact Dr. Palav's office at (559) 891-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Swapna Palav have?
Dr. Swapna Palav is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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