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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Bijal Patel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (925) 463-1318.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Grant Medical College, Univ of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Patel board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bijal Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bijal Patel may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 463-1318 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Patel in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Bijal Patel's Primary Practice
13851 E 14th St Ste 308
San Leandro, CA 94578
(925) 463-1318
What hospitals are Dr. Patel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Washington Hospital Healthcare System,Fremont, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked C-section surgery
Washington Hospital Healthcare System,Fremont, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked C-section surgery
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CARanked in 2 Procedures
Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CARanked in 6 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396961777.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Bijal Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is an Infectious Disease Specialist near San Leandro, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is Dr. Bijal Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Eden Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Dr. Bijal Patel accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bijal Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bijal Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (925) 463-1318 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bijal Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (925) 463-1318 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Patel's offices are located in San Leandro, CA, Pleasanton, CA, and Hayward, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bijal Patel have?
Dr. Bijal Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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