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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thippeswamy, Pediatrician in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Thippeswamy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thippeswamy’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thippeswamy’s office at (408) 885-5000.
Where did Dr. Thippeswamy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Thippeswamy board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Thippeswamy speak?
Dr. Thippeswamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thippeswamy treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thippeswamy 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. Thippeswamy. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Seasonal Allergies
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Pollen allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Unspecified Activity
- Unknown activity
- General activity
- Activity not specified
ICD-10 Codes:
- Y939: Activity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Dry Skin
- Skin Condition
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L853: Xerosis cutis
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Exposure
- Tuberculosis
- TB Exposure
- Suspected TB contact
- Tuberculosis contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z201: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Infantile Eczema
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Baby eczema
- Childhood atopic dermatitis
- Infant skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema
Also known as:
- Acne
- Pimples
- Zits
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L709: Acne, unspecified
Also known as:
- White Patches on Skin
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Pityriasis alba rash
- Hypopigmented skin patches
- Faded skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L305: Pityriasis alba
Which procedures does Dr. Thippeswamy perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thippeswamy's office.
Does Dr. Thippeswamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Thippeswamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 885-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thippeswamy accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Thippeswamy in San Jose, 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)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thippeswamy's office located?
Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy's Primary Practice
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 885-5000
What is Dr. Thippeswamy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thippeswamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407806086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thippeswamy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thippeswamy
What is Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy's specialty?
Dr. Thippeswamy is a Pediatrician near San Jose, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Thippeswamy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thippeswamy is affiliated with El Camino Health - Mountain View 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
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Is Geetha Thippeswamy accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thippeswamy's office at (408) 885-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geetha Thippeswamy?
Please contact Dr. Thippeswamy's office at (408) 885-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy have?
Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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