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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basawaprasad, Internist in Union City, CA?
Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Union City, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Basawaprasad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basawaprasad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basawaprasad’s office at (510) 454-1000.
Where did Dr. Basawaprasad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Basawaprasad board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Basawaprasad speak?
Dr. Basawaprasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Basawaprasad typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Basawaprasad 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. Basawaprasad. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Asthma
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Basawaprasad typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad 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
Please contact Dr. Basawaprasad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Basawaprasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Basawaprasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basawaprasad accept in Union City, CA?
Dr. Basawaprasad in Union City, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Basawaprasad's office located?
Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad's Primary Practice
3553 Whipple Rd
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
What is Dr. Basawaprasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basawaprasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588736326.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basawaprasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basawaprasad
What is Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad's specialty?
Dr. Basawaprasad is a Internist near Union City, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basawaprasad is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vijaya Basawaprasad accepting new patients in Union City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basawaprasad's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijaya Basawaprasad?
Please contact Dr. Basawaprasad's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad have?
Dr. Vijaya Basawaprasad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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