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Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhardwaj, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bhardwaj graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis. Dr. Bhardwaj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhardwaj’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. Bhardwaj’s office at (323) 361-6642.
Where did Dr. Bhardwaj go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Butler University in Indianapolis
Is Dr. Bhardwaj board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bhardwaj speak?
Dr. Bhardwaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bhardwaj treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bhardwaj 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. Bhardwaj. 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- History of Other Digestive System Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
- Past GI Disorder
- Previous Digestive Problem
- History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
- Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
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:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R110: Nausea
Also known as:
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity with Fistula
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fistulas
- Empyema with fistula
- Pleural empyema with abnormal connection
- Infected pleural space with fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- J860: Pyothorax with fistula
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
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:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does Dr. Bhardwaj perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bhardwaj 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. Bhardwaj. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Nasal Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Transnasal Esophagoscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagus Biopsy Through Nose
CPT Codes:
- 43198: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Bhardwaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhardwaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-6642 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhardwaj accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Bhardwaj in Los Angeles, 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
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhardwaj's office located?
Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd Stop 78
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-6642
What is Dr. Bhardwaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhardwaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972797959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhardwaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhardwaj
What is Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj's specialty?
Dr. Bhardwaj is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Bhardwaj to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhardwaj is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center 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 Vrinda Bhardwaj accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhardwaj's office at (323) 361-6642 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vrinda Bhardwaj?
Please contact Dr. Bhardwaj's office at (323) 361-6642 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj have?
Dr. Vrinda Bhardwaj is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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