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Who is Dr. Patel, Internist in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Prakash Patel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel graduated from University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (805) 477-6000.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Zimbabwe, Godfrey Huggins Sch of Med, Avondale, Harare | University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Suture Removal
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitch removal
- Taking out stitches
- Post-surgery suture care
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
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:
- 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Prakash Patel may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 477-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Patel in Ventura, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396773685.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Prakash Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Internist near Ventura, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Prakash Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Patel 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Prakash Patel accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prakash Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prakash Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (805) 477-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prakash Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (805) 477-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prakash Patel have?
Dr. Prakash Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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