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 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Basaviah typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Basaviah typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Basaviah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Basaviah's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Developing a tiol collaborative of medical educators who lead clinical skills courses
Medical Student Wellness: An Essential Role For Mentors
, 2011
Hospitalist handoffs: a systematic review and task force recommendations
, 2009
Deficits in Communication and Information Transfer Between Hospital
, 2007
Update in hospital medicine
, 2006
From classroom to bedside; A curriculum for first year medical students
, 2003
Is there a New Doctor in the House? Hospital Medicine in the United States
, 2002
Scholarship and Career Development for the Hospitalist Clinician Educator
Acknowledgement for coding surveys and input: Preparing medical students for Clerkships
, 2008
Hospital Discharge
, 2005
Clinical Updates
, 2004
Innovations in Medical Education Update
, 2004
Core Competencies Update
, 2002
Asthma
Structuring Residency and Fellowship Curricula in Hospital Medicine
, 2002
Clinical Vignettes Update
, 2001
Through the Eyes of a Physician in This Side of Doctoring: Reflections of Women in Medicine
, 2001
Through the Eyes of a Physician. In: Reflections in Medicine: A Time to Heal
, 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.
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. 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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