VP
43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prabaker, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Venugopal Prabaker, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Prabaker graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Good Samaritan Hosp Of Md, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prabaker is fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prabaker’s office at (619) 698-0606.
Where did Dr. Prabaker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Good Samaritan Hosp Of Md, Internal Medicine | Lutheran Medical Center Program
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Tulane Univ School of Medicine | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Prabaker board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Venugopal Prabaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prabaker speak?
Dr. Prabaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
Telugu
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Prabaker typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Prabaker 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. Prabaker. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Prabaker typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Prabaker 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. Prabaker. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Prabaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Prabaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 698-0606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prabaker accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Prabaker in La Mesa, 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 Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prabaker's office located?
Dr. Venugopal Prabaker's Primary Practice
7339 El Cajon Blvd Ste I
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-0606
What is Dr. Prabaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prabaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467401042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prabaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prabaker
What is Dr. Venugopal Prabaker's specialty?
Dr. Prabaker is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.
Is this Dr. Venugopal Prabaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prabaker is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Venugopal Prabaker accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Venugopal Prabaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venugopal Prabaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prabaker's office at (619) 698-0606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venugopal Prabaker?
Please contact Dr. Prabaker's office at (619) 698-0606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Venugopal Prabaker have?
Dr. Venugopal Prabaker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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