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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chandra, Internist in Brentwood, CA?
Dr. Smita Chandra, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Chandra completed her residency at St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Overlook Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chandra is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandra’s office at (925) 939-3000.
Where did Dr. Chandra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Overlook Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India
What languages does Dr. Chandra speak?
Dr. Chandra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chandra typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chandra 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. Chandra. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chandra typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Smita Chandra 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. Chandra's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chandra accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chandra accept in Brentwood, CA?
Dr. Chandra in Brentwood, 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
Blue Shield of California
Central Health
Contra Costa
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chandra's office located?
Dr. Smita Chandra's Primary Practice
2400 Balfour Rd Ste 120
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 939-3000
What is Dr. Chandra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811917826.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandra
What is Dr. Smita Chandra's specialty?
Dr. Chandra is a Internist near Brentwood, 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. Smita Chandra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chandra is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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 Smita Chandra accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Smita Chandra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smita Chandra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smita Chandra?
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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