AP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pokharel, Internist in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Anu Pokharel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pokharel is fluent in English, Ndebele, North; North Ndebele, and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokharel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokharel’s office at (800) 495-8885.
What languages does Dr. Pokharel speak?
Dr. Pokharel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Ndebele, North; North Ndebele
Nepali
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pokharel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pokharel 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. Pokharel. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pokharel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Anu Pokharel 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. Pokharel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pokharel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokharel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 495-8885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokharel accept in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Pokharel in Fremont, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other TPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Pokharel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pokharel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pokharel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pokharel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokharel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710483607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokharel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokharel
What is Dr. Anu Pokharel's specialty?
Dr. Pokharel is an Internist near Fremont, 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 Dr. Anu Pokharel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokharel is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Dr. Anu Pokharel accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anu Pokharel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anu Pokharel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office at (800) 495-8885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anu Pokharel?
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office at (800) 495-8885 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Pokharel's office located?
Dr. Pokharel's offices are located in Fremont, CA, Bay Point, CA, and Danville, CA.
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