37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dhillon, Internist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Gurtej Dhillon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Dhillon graduated from Government Medical College Amritsar, Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences and completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dhillon is fluent in English and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhillon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhillon’s office at (559) 592-7300.
Where did Dr. Dhillon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Mary's Hospital Med Center | St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Coll- Guru Nanak Dev Univ- Amritsar- Punjab- India | Government Medical College Amritsar, Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences | Government Medical College Amritsar, Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College
What languages does Dr. Dhillon speak?
Dr. Dhillon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dhillon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dhillon 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. Dhillon. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dhillon typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Dhillon 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. Dhillon. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Dhillon accept my insurance?
Dr. Dhillon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 592-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dhillon accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Dhillon in Visalia, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dhillon's office located?
Dr. Gurtej Dhillon's Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 592-7300
What is Dr. Dhillon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dhillon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861567307.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhillon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dhillon
What is Dr. Gurtej Dhillon's specialty?
Dr. Dhillon is a Internist near Visalia, 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. Gurtej Dhillon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dhillon is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Gurtej Dhillon accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gurtej Dhillon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gurtej Dhillon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dhillon's office at (559) 592-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gurtej Dhillon?
Please contact Dr. Dhillon's office at (559) 592-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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