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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chidambaram, Internist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Kavitha Chidambaram, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chidambaram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chidambaram’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chidambaram’s office at (408) 445-3400.
What languages does Dr. Chidambaram speak?
Dr. Chidambaram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chidambaram typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chidambaram 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. Chidambaram. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chidambaram typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kavitha Chidambaram 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. Chidambaram's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chidambaram accept my insurance?
Dr. Chidambaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 445-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chidambaram accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Chidambaram in San Jose, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chidambaram's office located?
Dr. Kavitha Chidambaram's Primary Practice
1333 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 445-3400
What is Dr. Chidambaram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chidambaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225317068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chidambaram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chidambaram
What is Dr. Kavitha Chidambaram's specialty?
Dr. Chidambaram is a Internist near San Jose, 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. Kavitha Chidambaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chidambaram is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kavitha Chidambaram accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Chidambaram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavitha Chidambaram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chidambaram's office at (408) 445-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Chidambaram?
Please contact Dr. Chidambaram's office at (408) 445-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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