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Who is Dr. Pothiwala, Endocrinologist in Fort Myers, FL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pothiwala?
Dr. Pooja Pothiwala, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pothiwala empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Myers, FL community, Dr. Pothiwala is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Pothiwala speak?
Dr. Pothiwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Pothiwala typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Pothiwala 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. Pothiwala. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
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 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Pothiwala typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Pothiwala performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pothiwala. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Pothiwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Pothiwala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (844) 366-9362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pothiwala accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Pothiwala in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Independent Health Association
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pothiwala's office located?
Dr. Pooja Pothiwala's Primary Practice
4881 Palm Beach Blvd Ste 100
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(844) 366-9362
What hospitals are Dr. Pothiwala affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pothiwala has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pothiwala's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pothiwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316071830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pothiwala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pothiwala