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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhat, Anatomic Pathologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Nalini Bhat, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 40 years. Dr. Bhat completed her residency at Lankenau Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology Conemaugh Valley Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Bhat is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhat’s office at (408) 972-3000.
Where did Dr. Bhat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lankenau Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology Conemaugh Valley Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India
What languages does Dr. Bhat speak?
Dr. Bhat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Bhat typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Bhat 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. Bhat. 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:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Bhat typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nalini Bhat may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Bhat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bhat accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhat accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Bhat in San Jose, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bhat's office located?
Dr. Nalini Bhat's Primary Practice
260 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 972-3000
What is Dr. Bhat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275605024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhat
What is Dr. Nalini Bhat's specialty?
Dr. Bhat is a Anatomic Pathologist near San Jose, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Nalini Bhat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhat is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anatomic Pathologist. Explore 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 Nalini Bhat accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nalini Bhat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nalini Bhat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhat's office at (408) 972-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nalini Bhat?
Please contact Dr. Bhat's office at (408) 972-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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