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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gandhi, Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Krish Gandhi is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gandhi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gandhi’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. Gandhi’s office at (831) 460-7350.
What languages does Dr. Gandhi speak?
Dr. Gandhi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gandhi treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Gandhi 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. Gandhi. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD with Esophagitis
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Esophagitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Inflammation of the Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
- Esophageal Inflammation
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Intestinal Diverticula
- Pouches in Intestine
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5790: Diverticulosis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Gandhi perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Krish Gandhi may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gandhi's office.
Does Dr. Gandhi accept my insurance?
Dr. Gandhi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 460-7350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gandhi accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Gandhi in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gandhi's office located?
Dr. Krish Gandhi's Primary Practice
1662 Dominican Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 460-7350
What is Dr. Gandhi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gandhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215382080.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gandhi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gandhi
What is Dr. Krish Gandhi's specialty?
Dr. Gandhi is a Gastroenterologist near Santa Cruz, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Gandhi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krish Gandhi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gandhi is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, Mills-Peninsula 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
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Is Krish Gandhi accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Krish Gandhi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krish Gandhi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office at (831) 460-7350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krish Gandhi?
Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office at (831) 460-7350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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