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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garg, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Dave Garg is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Garg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garg’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. Garg’s office at (310) 825-7921.
What languages does Dr. Garg speak?
Dr. Garg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Garg treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Garg 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. Garg. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Class 1 Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
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
Which procedures does Dr. Garg perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dave Garg 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. Garg's office.
Does Dr. Garg accept my insurance?
Dr. Garg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-7921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garg accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Garg in Santa Monica, 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
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garg's office located?
Dr. Dave Garg's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-7921
What is Dr. Garg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215322433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garg
What is Dr. Dave Garg's specialty?
Dr. Garg is a Internist near Santa Monica, 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. Garg to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dave Garg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garg is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Dave Garg accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dave Garg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dave Garg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (310) 825-7921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dave Garg?
Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (310) 825-7921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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