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Dr. Tanu Garg, MD

Dr. Tanu Garg, MD

Mountain View, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Garg, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Tanu Garg, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mountain View, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Garg graduated from Maulana Azad and completed her residency at University of California, San Francisco. She is a member of the Medical Director at Elderday Adult Day Health Center, Affiliated Clinical Instructor in Medicine at. Dr. Garg is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garg’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garg’s office at (650) 934-7808.

    Where did Dr. Garg go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Geriatric Medicine, Stanford Hospital and Clinics

    • Residency: University of California, San Francisco

    • Medical School: Maulana Azad

    Is Dr. Garg board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tanu Garg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garg speak?

    Dr. Garg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Garg treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Garg 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. Garg. 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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • History of Traumatic Fracture
    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Past Bone Break
    • Previous Injury Fracture
    • History of Broken Bone
    • Broken Hip
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8781: Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture
    • S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Rhabdomyolysis
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Breakdown
    • Acute Muscle Injury
    • Myoglobinuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6282: Rhabdomyolysis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Garg perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tanu Garg may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garg's office.

    Does Dr. Garg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 934-7808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garg accept in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Garg in Mountain View, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garg's office located?

    Dr. Tanu Garg's Primary Practice

    701 E El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 934-7808

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    Dr. Tanu Garg's Practice 2

    301 Old San Francisco Rd

    Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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    Dr. Tanu Garg's Practice 3

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Medical Director at Elderday Adult Day Health Center, Affiliated Clinical Instructor in Medicine at

    Member

    What is Dr. Garg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Garg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598898090.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garg?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garg

    What is Dr. Tanu Garg's specialty?

    Dr. Garg is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Mountain View, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Garg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tanu Garg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Garg is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Tanu Garg accepting new patients in Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tanu Garg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tanu Garg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (650) 934-7808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tanu Garg?

    Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (650) 934-7808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tanu Garg have?

    Dr. Tanu Garg is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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