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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sandhu, Gastroenterologist in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Sukhwinder Sandhu, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Sandhu graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sandhu is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandhu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandhu’s office at (510) 793-3033.
Where did Dr. Sandhu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Sandhu speak?
Dr. Sandhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Sandhu treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:
- Indigestion
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
- Dyspepsia
- Upset Stomach
- Stomach Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- K30: Functional dyspepsia
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Esophagitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Inflammation of the Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
- Esophageal Inflammation
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pelvic Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Left Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- LUQ pain
- Pain in upper left stomach
- Left upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1012: Left upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Functional Diarrhea
- Diarrhea
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Persistent Diarrhea
- Diarrhea without clear cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- K591: Functional diarrhea
Also known as:
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Alcoholic steatohepatitis
- Alcohol-induced fatty liver
- Alcoholic liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K700: Alcoholic fatty liver
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sandhu perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sukhwinder Sandhu may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandhu's office.
Does Dr. Sandhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 793-3033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sandhu accept in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Sandhu in Fremont, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?
What is Dr. Sandhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063456457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandhu
What is Dr. Sukhwinder Sandhu's specialty?
Dr. Sandhu is a Gastroenterologist near Fremont, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Sandhu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sukhwinder Sandhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sandhu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Sukhwinder Sandhu accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sukhwinder Sandhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sukhwinder Sandhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (510) 793-3033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sukhwinder Sandhu?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (510) 793-3033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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