24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basaviah, Internist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Preetha Basaviah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Basaviah completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Basaviah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basaviah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basaviah’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Basaviah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Basaviah board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Preetha Basaviah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Basaviah speak?
Dr. Basaviah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Basaviah treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Basaviah 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. Basaviah. 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.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Basaviah perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Preetha Basaviah 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Basaviah's office.
Does Dr. Basaviah accept my insurance?
Dr. Basaviah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basaviah accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Basaviah in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Basaviah's office located?
Dr. Preetha Basaviah's Practice 3
211 Quarry Rd Ste 305
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 723-3300
Recognitions
Publications
Developing a tiol collaborative of medical educators who lead clinical skills courses
Teaching and Learning Medicine
Medical Student Wellness: An Essential Role For Mentors
Medical Science Educator, 2011
Hospitalist handoffs: a systematic review and task force recommendations
J Hosp Med, 2009
Deficits in Communication and Information Transfer Between Hospital
JAMA, 2007
Update in hospital medicine
ANLS OF INTERL MEDICINE, 2006
From classroom to bedside; A curriculum for first year medical students
Med Education, 2003
Is there a New Doctor in the House? Hospital Medicine in the United States
Swiss Medical Jourl (Schweiz Ärztezeitung), 2002
Scholarship and Career Development for the Hospitalist Clinician Educator
In Hospitalist as Teacher - Just the Facts by McGraw-Hill
Acknowledgement for coding surveys and input: Preparing medical students for Clerkships
Acad Med, 2008
Hospital Discharge
Hospital Medicine, 2005
Clinical Updates
SGIM Forum, 2004
Innovations in Medical Education Update
SGIM Forum, 2004
Core Competencies Update
The Hospitalist, 2002
Asthma
Guide to Interl Medicine
Structuring Residency and Fellowship Curricula in Hospital Medicine
The Hospitalist, 2002
Clinical Vignettes Update
SGIM Forum, 2001
Through the Eyes of a Physician in This Side of Doctoring: Reflections of Women in Medicine
Sage Publications, 2001
Through the Eyes of a Physician. In: Reflections in Medicine: A Time to Heal
Brown University School of Medicine 25th Anniversary Publication, 2000
What is Dr. Basaviah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basaviah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689716003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basaviah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basaviah
What is Dr. Preetha Basaviah's specialty?
Dr. Basaviah is a Internist near Stanford, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Basaviah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Preetha Basaviah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basaviah is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
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Is Preetha Basaviah accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Preetha Basaviah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Preetha Basaviah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basaviah's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Preetha Basaviah?
Please contact Dr. Basaviah's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Preetha Basaviah have?
Dr. Preetha Basaviah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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