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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shrestha, Hospitalist in Eureka, CA?
Dr. Prabhat Shrestha, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Eureka, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shrestha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrestha’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shrestha’s office at (707) 269-4253.
What languages does Dr. Shrestha speak?
Dr. Shrestha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shrestha treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Volume Depletion
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Fluid Loss
- Low Body Fluid
- Hypovolemia
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E869: Volume depletion, unspecified
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Shrestha perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Shrestha accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrestha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 269-4253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrestha accept in Eureka, CA?
Dr. Shrestha in Eureka, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shrestha's office located?
What is Dr. Shrestha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629573365.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrestha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrestha
What is Dr. Prabhat Shrestha's specialty?
Dr. Shrestha is a Hospitalist near Eureka, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shrestha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Prabhat Shrestha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrestha is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Prabhat Shrestha accepting new patients in Eureka, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prabhat Shrestha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prabhat Shrestha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (707) 269-4253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prabhat Shrestha?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (707) 269-4253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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