30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tounkel, Internist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Svetlana Tounkel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Tounkel graduated from Moscow I.i. Sechenov Medical Academy and completed her residency at Tucson Hsps M Educ Prog Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tounkel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tounkel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tounkel’s office at (408) 851-1000.
Where did Dr. Tounkel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tucson Hsps M Educ Prog Inc, Internal Medicine | Tucson Medical Center
Medical School: Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med University, Moscow, Russia | Moscow I.i. Sechenov Medical Academy | Second Tashkent State Medical Institute | First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov
Is Dr. Tounkel board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Svetlana Tounkel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tounkel speak?
Dr. Tounkel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tounkel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tounkel 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. Tounkel. 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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tounkel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Svetlana Tounkel 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. Tounkel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tounkel accept my insurance?
Dr. Tounkel 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. Tounkel accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Tounkel 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
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tounkel's office located?
Dr. Svetlana Tounkel's Primary Practice
710 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
What is Dr. Tounkel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tounkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720152044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tounkel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tounkel
What is Dr. Svetlana Tounkel's specialty?
Dr. Tounkel is a Internist near Santa Clara, 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. Svetlana Tounkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tounkel is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Svetlana Tounkel accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Svetlana Tounkel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Svetlana Tounkel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tounkel's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Svetlana Tounkel?
Please contact Dr. Tounkel's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Svetlana Tounkel have?
Dr. Svetlana Tounkel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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