Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vallyathan, Internist in Merced, CA?
Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merced, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vallyathan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vallyathan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vallyathan’s office at (209) 564-3700.
What languages does Dr. Vallyathan speak?
Dr. Vallyathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vallyathan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vallyathan 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. Vallyathan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vallyathan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Vallyathan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vallyathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vallyathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 564-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vallyathan accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Vallyathan in Merced, 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
Community Health Network of Washington
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vallyathan's office located?
Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan's Primary Practice
315 Mercy Ave Ste 400
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 564-3700
What is Dr. Vallyathan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vallyathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487842894.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vallyathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vallyathan
What is Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan's specialty?
Dr. Vallyathan is a Internist near Merced, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vallyathan is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lekshmi Vallyathan accepting new patients in Merced, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lekshmi Vallyathan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vallyathan's office at (209) 564-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lekshmi Vallyathan?
Please contact Dr. Vallyathan's office at (209) 564-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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