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Who is Dr. Kolangara, Internist in Merced, CA?
Dr. Shiva Kolangara, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merced, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kolangara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kolangara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kolangara’s office at (866) 682-4842.
What languages does Dr. Kolangara speak?
Dr. Kolangara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kolangara treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kolangara 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. Kolangara. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Screening for Bacterial Disease
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bacterial Infection Screening
- Bacterial Disease Test
- Germ Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z112: Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergy
- Allergic Reaction
- Hypersensitivity
- Allergic Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- T7840XA: Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Kolangara perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shiva Kolangara 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kolangara's office.
Does Dr. Kolangara accept my insurance?
Dr. Kolangara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 682-4842 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kolangara accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Kolangara in Merced, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Kolangara's office located?
What is Dr. Kolangara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kolangara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952890956.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kolangara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kolangara
What is Dr. Shiva Kolangara's specialty?
Dr. Kolangara is a Internist near Merced, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Kolangara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shiva Kolangara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kolangara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center. 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
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Is Shiva Kolangara accepting new patients in Merced, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shiva Kolangara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shiva Kolangara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kolangara's office at (866) 682-4842 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shiva Kolangara?
Please contact Dr. Kolangara's office at (866) 682-4842 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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