Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palekar, Internist in Lewes, DE?
Dr. Bhaskar Palekar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lewes, DE. Dr. Palekar graduated from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and completed his residency at Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Internal Medicine. Dr. Palekar is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, and Sign Languages, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palekar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palekar’s office at (302) 645-1805.
Where did Dr. Palekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Internal Medicine | Episcopal Hospital | LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program
Medical School: L T M Med Coll- Univ Of Bombay- Bombay- Maharashtra- India | Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
What languages does Dr. Palekar speak?
Dr. Palekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
English
Sign Languages
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palekar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Palekar 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. Palekar. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palekar typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Palekar 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. Palekar. 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:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Palekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Palekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 645-1805 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palekar accept in Lewes, DE?
Dr. Palekar in Lewes, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palekar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Palekar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Palekar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Beebe Healthcare,Lewes, DE
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Tidalhealth Nanticoke,Seaford, DE
Ranked Lung Cancer Surgery

Ranked Lung Cancer Surgery
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional,Salisbury, MD
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus,Dover, DE
Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus,Milford, DE
Lee Memorial Hospital,Fort Myers, FL
What is Dr. Palekar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750329322.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palekar
What is Dr. Bhaskar Palekar's specialty?
Dr. Palekar is an Internist near Lewes, DE.
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.