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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parikh, Internist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Amit Parikh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Parikh is currently affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital Gme Office. Dr. Parikh is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parikh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parikh’s office at (562) 624-4999.
What languages does Dr. Parikh speak?
Dr. Parikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Parikh typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Parikh 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. Parikh. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Parikh typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amit Parikh 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. Parikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Parikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Parikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 624-4999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parikh accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Parikh in Long Beach, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Parikh's office located?
Dr. Amit Parikh's Primary Practice
1040 Elm Ave Ste 200
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 624-4999
What is Dr. Parikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982066734.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parikh
What is Dr. Amit Parikh's specialty?
Dr. Parikh is a Internist near Long Beach, 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. Amit Parikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parikh is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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 Amit Parikh accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amit Parikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Parikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parikh's office at (562) 624-4999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Parikh?
Please contact Dr. Parikh's office at (562) 624-4999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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