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Dr. Rajesh Kadakia, MD

San Clemente, CA

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kadakia, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Clemente, CA?

    Dr. Rajesh Kadakia, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Clemente, CA. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Kadakia completed his residency at Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kadakia is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kadakia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kadakia’s office at (949) 492-4994.

    Where did Dr. Kadakia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine

    • Medical School: Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India

    Is Dr. Kadakia board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Rajesh Kadakia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kadakia speak?

    Dr. Kadakia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kadakia typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kadakia 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. Kadakia. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    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:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kadakia typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Kadakia may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kadakia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kadakia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kadakia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 492-4994 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kadakia accept in San Clemente, CA?

    Dr. Kadakia in San Clemente, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kadakia's office located?

    Dr. Rajesh Kadakia's Primary Practice

    910 S El Camino Real Ste A

    San Clemente, CA 92672

    (949) 492-4994

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    What is Dr. Kadakia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kadakia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407975501.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kadakia?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kadakia

    What is Dr. Rajesh Kadakia's specialty?

    Dr. Kadakia is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Clemente, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is this Dr. Rajesh Kadakia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kadakia is affiliated with Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rajesh Kadakia accepting new patients in San Clemente, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rajesh Kadakia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajesh Kadakia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kadakia's office at (949) 492-4994 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajesh Kadakia?

    Please contact Dr. Kadakia's office at (949) 492-4994 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rajesh Kadakia have?

    Dr. Rajesh Kadakia is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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