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Dr. Srilekha Puranam, MD

Hayward, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Puranam, Internist in Hayward, CA?

    Dr. Srilekha Puranam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hayward, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Puranam is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puranam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puranam’s office at (510) 266-1700.

    What languages does Dr. Puranam speak?

    Dr. Puranam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Marathi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Puranam treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Puranam 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. Puranam. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does Dr. Puranam perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Puranam 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. Puranam. 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:

    • Removal of Birth Control Implant
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Implant Removal
    • Nexplanon Removal
    • Arm Implant Removal
    • Birth Control Capsule Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11976: Removal, implantable contraceptive capsules

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Puranam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Puranam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 266-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Puranam accept in Hayward, CA?

    Dr. Puranam in Hayward, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Puranam's office located?

    Dr. Srilekha Puranam's Primary Practice

    664 Southland Mall

    Hayward, CA 94545

    (510) 266-1700

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    Dr. Srilekha Puranam's Practice 2

    1411 E 31st St

    Oakland, CA 94602

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    Dr. Srilekha Puranam's Practice 3

    15400 Foothill Blvd # H

    San Leandro, CA 94578

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    What is Dr. Puranam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Puranam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043469778.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puranam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puranam

    What is Dr. Srilekha Puranam's specialty?

    Dr. Puranam is a Internist near Hayward, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Srilekha Puranam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Puranam is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Washington Hospital Healthcare System 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Srilekha Puranam accepting new patients in Hayward, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Srilekha Puranam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Srilekha Puranam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Puranam's office at (510) 266-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Srilekha Puranam?

    Please contact Dr. Puranam's office at (510) 266-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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