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Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy, MD

Pediatrician

San Jose, CA

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. Dr. Thippeswamy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Thippeswamy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Thippeswamy typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy may include:

    Please contact Dr. Thippeswamy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Other TPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Thippeswamy's office located?

    Pediatrics Department

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 885-5000

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    Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy's Practice 2

    10430 S De Anza Blvd Ste 130

    Cupertino, CA 95014

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    What hospitals are Dr. Thippeswamy affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Thippeswamy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA
    Regional Medical Center Of San Jose,San Jose, CA
    Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose,San Jose, CA
    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA

    What is Dr. Thippeswamy's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thippeswamy is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy?

    Please contact Dr. Thippeswamy's office at (408) 885-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Thippeswamy's office located?

    Dr. Thippeswamy's offices are located in San Jose, CA and Cupertino, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy have?

    Dr. Geetha Thippeswamy is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.