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Dr. Darshana Jhala, MD

Philadelphia, PA

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    Who is Dr. Jhala, Anatomic Pathologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Darshana Jhala, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Jhala graduated from BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) and completed her residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Jhala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jhala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jhala’s office at (215) 829-3000.

    Where did Dr. Jhala go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) | Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Jhala speak?

    Dr. Jhala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jhala treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Jhala 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. Jhala. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Does Dr. Jhala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jhala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 829-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jhala accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Jhala in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jhala's office located?

    Dr. Darshana Jhala's Primary Practice

    3400 Spruce St Fl 6

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 829-3000

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    What is Dr. Jhala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jhala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326075219.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jhala?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jhala

    What is Dr. Darshana Jhala's specialty?

    Dr. Jhala is a Anatomic Pathologist near Philadelphia, PA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease. Contact Dr. Jhala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Darshana Jhala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Jhala is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department Of Veterans Affairs 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 Anatomic Pathologist?

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    Is Darshana Jhala accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Darshana Jhala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darshana Jhala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jhala's office at (215) 829-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darshana Jhala?

    Please contact Dr. Jhala's office at (215) 829-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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