SG
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gavaskar, Hospitalist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Smita Gavaskar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gavaskar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gavaskar’s office at (408) 851-1000.
Is Dr. Gavaskar board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Smita Gavaskar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gavaskar speak?
Dr. Gavaskar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Gavaskar typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Gavaskar 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. Gavaskar. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Gavaskar typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Smita Gavaskar may include:
Please contact Dr. Gavaskar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gavaskar accept my insurance?
Dr. Gavaskar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gavaskar accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Gavaskar in Santa Clara, 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
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Where is Dr. Gavaskar's office located?
Dr. Smita Gavaskar's Primary Practice
700 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
What is Dr. Gavaskar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gavaskar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275605073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gavaskar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gavaskar
What is Dr. Smita Gavaskar's specialty?
Dr. Gavaskar is a Hospitalist near Santa Clara, 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. Smita Gavaskar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gavaskar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Smita Gavaskar accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Smita Gavaskar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smita Gavaskar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gavaskar's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smita Gavaskar?
Please contact Dr. Gavaskar's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Smita Gavaskar have?
Dr. Smita Gavaskar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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