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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bista, Family Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Madalasa Bista, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bista is fluent in English and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bista’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bista’s office.
What languages does Dr. Bista speak?
Dr. Bista and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Nepali
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bista typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bista 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. Bista. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bista typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Madalasa Bista may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Bista's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bista accept my insurance?
Dr. Bista 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. Bista accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Bista in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bista's office located?
What is Dr. Bista's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bista's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174966444.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bista?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bista
What is Dr. Madalasa Bista's specialty?
Dr. Bista is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Madalasa Bista affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bista is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Madalasa Bista accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Madalasa Bista is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Madalasa Bista offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bista's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Madalasa Bista?
Please contact Dr. Bista's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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