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Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, MD

Berkeley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Prabakar, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Prabakar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prabakar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prabakar’s office at (510) 204-3977.

    What languages does Dr. Prabakar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Prabakar treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Prabakar 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. Prabakar. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Uterine leiomyoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
    • D250: Submucous leiomyoma of uterus
    • D252: Subserosal leiomyoma of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Menopause Related Condition
    • Menopause
    • Perimenopausal Issues
    • Menopausal Symptoms
    • Climacteric Disorders
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N958: Other specified menopausal and perimenopausal disorders
    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Secondary Amenorrhea
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Absent Periods (Secondary)
    • Stopped Periods
    • No Periods After Starting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N911: Secondary amenorrhea

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • HRT
    • Hormone therapy
    • Menopausal hormone treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device

    What procedures does Dr. Prabakar perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Prabakar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Prabakar. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
    • Uterine Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Keyhole partial hysterectomy
    • Minimally invasive supracervical hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic uterus removal with ovaries/tubes

    CPT Codes:

    • 58542: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Uterine Fibroid Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Myomectomy
    • Laparoscopic Myomectomy
    • Fibroid Excision (Laparoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 58545: Laparoscopy, surgical, myomectomy, excision; 1 to 4 intramural myomas with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas

    Does Dr. Prabakar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Prabakar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 204-3977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Prabakar accept in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Prabakar in Berkeley, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Inland Empire

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Prabakar's office located?

    Dr. Cheruba Prabakar's Primary Practice

    2450 Ashby Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (510) 204-3977

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    Dr. Cheruba Prabakar's Practice 2

    365 Hawthorne Ave Ste 301

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Prabakar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679701858.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prabakar?

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

    What is Dr. Cheruba Prabakar's specialty?

    Dr. Prabakar is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Berkeley, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Prabakar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cheruba Prabakar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Prabakar is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sequoia 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 Cheruba Prabakar accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Cheruba Prabakar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cheruba Prabakar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Prabakar's office at (510) 204-3977 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cheruba Prabakar?

    Please contact Dr. Prabakar's office at (510) 204-3977 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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