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Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar, MD

Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walavalkar, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Walavalkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walavalkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walavalkar’s office at (415) 502-6378.

    What languages does Dr. Walavalkar speak?

    Dr. Walavalkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Walavalkar typically treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Walavalkar 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. Walavalkar. 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:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney and Ureter Problem
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Cell Test
    • Urinalysis
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine cytology
    • Abnormal urine histology
    • Cells in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine

    Also known as:

    • Anal Dysplasia
    • Anal Disorder
    • Abnormal anal cells
    • Precancerous anal changes
    • Anal epithelial dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6282: Dysplasia of anus

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Tubule and Tissue Disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Renal Tubulointerstitial Disease
    • Kidney Interstitial Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N159: Renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Walavalkar typically perform?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Walavalkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Walavalkar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walavalkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 502-6378 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walavalkar accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Walavalkar in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Walavalkar's office located?

    Mcb300

    400 Parnassus Ave # 300

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 502-6378

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    What is Dr. Walavalkar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Walavalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215201983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walavalkar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walavalkar

    What is Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar's specialty?

    Dr. Walavalkar is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?

    A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.

    Is Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walavalkar is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, John Muir Health Concord 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 & Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walavalkar's office at (415) 502-6378 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar?

    Please contact Dr. Walavalkar's office at (415) 502-6378 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walavalkar's office located?

    Dr. Walavalkar's office is located in San Francisco, CA.