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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vasavada, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Rahul Vasavada, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vasavada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vasavada’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vasavada’s office at (310) 319-4698.
What languages does Dr. Vasavada speak?
Dr. Vasavada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vasavada typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vasavada 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. Vasavada. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vasavada typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Vasavada may include:
Please contact Dr. Vasavada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vasavada accept my insurance?
Dr. Vasavada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vasavada accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Vasavada in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vasavada's office located?
What is Dr. Vasavada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vasavada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104169093.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vasavada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vasavada
What is Dr. Rahul Vasavada's specialty?
Dr. Vasavada is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rahul Vasavada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vasavada is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rahul Vasavada accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Vasavada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahul Vasavada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vasavada's office at (310) 319-4698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rahul Vasavada?
Please contact Dr. Vasavada's office at (310) 319-4698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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