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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thakkar, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist in Danville, CA?
Dr. Puja Thakkar, DO is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Danville, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Thakkar is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakkar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakkar’s office at (925) 820-4472.
What languages does Dr. Thakkar speak?
Dr. Thakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Thakkar typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Narcolepsy
- Narcolepsy with Cataplexy
- Sleep Disorder
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Type 2 narcolepsy
- Sudden Sleep Attacks with Muscle Weakness
- Daytime Sleepiness with Cataplexy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
- G47411: Narcolepsy with cataplexy
Also known as:
- Insomnia from a Medical Condition
- Insomnia
- Secondary insomnia
- Medical insomnia
- Sleeplessness due to illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4701: Insomnia due to medical condition
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Thakkar typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Puja Thakkar may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 820-4472 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakkar accept in Danville, CA?
Dr. Thakkar in Danville, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thakkar's office located?
What is Dr. Thakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558665562.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakkar
What is Dr. Puja Thakkar's specialty?
Dr. Thakkar is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist near Danville, CA.
What does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internist specializing in Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical evaluation, physiological testing, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. These specialists care for patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions they manage include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.
Is this Dr. Puja Thakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakkar is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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
When to see a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Puja Thakkar accepting new patients in Danville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Puja Thakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Puja Thakkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office at (925) 820-4472 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Puja Thakkar?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office at (925) 820-4472 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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