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Who is Dr. Venkitachalam, Adult Medicine Specialist in Brentwood, CA?
Dr. Champak Venkitachalam, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Venkitachalam is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkitachalam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkitachalam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Venkitachalam speak?
Dr. Venkitachalam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Venkitachalam typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Venkitachalam 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. Venkitachalam. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Venkitachalam typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Champak Venkitachalam may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Venkitachalam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Venkitachalam accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkitachalam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Venkitachalam accept in Brentwood, CA?
Dr. Venkitachalam in Brentwood, 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
Contra Costa
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Venkitachalam's office located?
Dr. Champak Venkitachalam's Primary Practice
2400 Balfour Rd Ste 120
Brentwood, CA 94513
What is Dr. Venkitachalam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkitachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649589052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkitachalam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkitachalam
What is Dr. Champak Venkitachalam's specialty?
Dr. Venkitachalam is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Brentwood, CA.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Champak Venkitachalam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkitachalam is affiliated with John Muir Health Concord 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 an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Champak Venkitachalam accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Champak Venkitachalam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Champak Venkitachalam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Venkitachalam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Champak Venkitachalam?
Please contact Dr. Venkitachalam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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