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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Prabaharan, Hospitalist in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Richmond, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prabaharan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prabaharan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prabaharan’s office at (504) 842-4000.
Where did Dr. Prabaharan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Prabaharan board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prabaharan speak?
Dr. Prabaharan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Prabaharan treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Prabaharan 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. Prabaharan. 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:
- 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Prabaharan perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Prabaharan's office.
Does Dr. Prabaharan accept my insurance?
Dr. Prabaharan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prabaharan accept in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Prabaharan in Richmond, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prabaharan's office located?
Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan's Primary Practice
901 Nevin Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(504) 842-4000
What is Dr. Prabaharan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prabaharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700839966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prabaharan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prabaharan
What is Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan's specialty?
Dr. Prabaharan is a Hospitalist near Richmond, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Prabaharan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Prabaharan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: San Leandro Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Velummylum Prabaharan accepting new patients in Richmond, CA?
Yes, Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prabaharan's office at (504) 842-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Velummylum Prabaharan?
Please contact Dr. Prabaharan's office at (504) 842-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan have?
Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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