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Dr. Sushma Pai, MD

Dr. Sushma Pai, MD

San Jose, CA

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    Who is Dr. Pai, Hospitalist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Sushma Pai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pai graduated from University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital and completed her residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Pai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pai’s office at (408) 799-2536.

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

    • Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital

    Is Dr. Pai board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Sushma Pai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pai treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pai 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. Pai. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Pai perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sushma Pai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pai's office.

    Does Dr. Pai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 799-2536 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pai accept in San Jose, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Mohawk Industries

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Pai's office located?

    Dr. Sushma Pai's Primary Practice

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 799-2536

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    Dr. Sushma Pai's Practice 2

    225 N Jackson Ave

    San Jose, CA 95116

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    Dr. Sushma Pai's Practice 3

    2105 Forest Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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

    Dr. Pai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619188596.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pai?

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

    What is Dr. Sushma Pai's specialty?

    Dr. Pai is a Hospitalist near San Jose, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Pai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sushma Pai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Pai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Oconnor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Sushma Pai accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sushma Pai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sushma Pai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pai's office at (408) 799-2536 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sushma Pai?

    Please contact Dr. Pai's office at (408) 799-2536 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sushma Pai have?

    Dr. Sushma Pai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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