Who is Dr. Viswanathan, Internist in Arcata, CA?
Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arcata, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Viswanathan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viswanathan’s office at (707) 825-5000.
What languages does Dr. Viswanathan speak?
Dr. Viswanathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Viswanathan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Viswanathan 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. Viswanathan. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Opioid Abuse
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid misuse
- Drug abuse (opioids)
- Problem opioid use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1110: Opioid abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Viswanathan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan 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. Viswanathan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Viswanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 825-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viswanathan accept in Arcata, CA?
Dr. Viswanathan in Arcata, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Viswanathan's office located?
Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan also offers virtual visits
Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan's Primary Practice
1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-5000
What is Dr. Viswanathan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viswanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396128336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viswanathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viswanathan
What is Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan's specialty?
Dr. Viswanathan is a Internist near Arcata, 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.