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Who is Dr. Patel, Gastroenterologist in Folsom, CA?
Dr. Dhruv Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Folsom, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (916) 983-4444.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Stomach Growth
- Benign Duodenum Tumor
- Non-cancerous Esophagus Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Stomach Disorder
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Esophagus Disorder
- Benign stomach tumor
- Stomach neoplasm
- Non-malignant stomach mass
- Non-cancerous duodenum growth
- Duodenal adenoma
- Duodenum benign neoplasm
- Benign esophagus tumor
- Esophagus neoplasm
- Non-malignant esophagus mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D131: Benign neoplasm of stomach
- D132: Benign neoplasm of duodenum
- D130: Benign neoplasm of esophagus
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
- Past Colon Polyps
- Previous Adenomas
- History of Precancerous Colon Growths
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
- Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dhruv Patel may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 983-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Folsom, CA?
Dr. Patel in Folsom, 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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Western Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Dhruv Patel's Primary Practice
1580 Creekside Dr Ste 220
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-4444
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An 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 1932561123.
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. Dhruv Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Gastroenterologist near Folsom, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dhruv Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Folsom which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dhruv Patel accepting new patients in Folsom, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dhruv Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dhruv Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (916) 983-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dhruv Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (916) 983-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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