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Dr. Gaurang Pandya, MD

Porterville, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pandya, Surgeon in Porterville, CA?

    Dr. Gaurang Pandya, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Porterville, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Pandya graduated from BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) and completed his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Pandya is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pandya’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pandya’s office at (559) 782-8533.

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

    • Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Gujarat University / Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College | BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL)

    Is Dr. Pandya board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Gaurang Pandya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pandya speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pandya treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pandya 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. Pandya. 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:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Slow Transit Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Chronic Constipation
    • Sluggish Bowel
    • Colonic Inertia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5901: Slow transit constipation

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    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:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    What procedures does Dr. Pandya perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pandya 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. Pandya. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Sliding Inguinal Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Sliding Hernia Repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Fix

    CPT Codes:

    • 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
    • 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49525: Repair inguinal hernia, sliding, any age

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Fissure Repair
    • Hemorrhoidectomy with Fissurectomy
    • Piles Surgery with Fissure Repair
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46261: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fissurectomy

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Sphincter Division
    • Internal Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46080: Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Omentum Removal
    • Omentectomy
    • Epiploectomy
    • Resection of Omentum

    CPT Codes:

    • 49255: Omentectomy, epiploectomy, resection of omentum (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Spermatic Cord Lesion Removal
    • Spermatic Cord Mass Excision
    • Testicular Cord Lesion Surgery
    • Scrotal Mass Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 55520: Excision of lesion of spermatic cord (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Vein Ligation in Leg
    • Perforator Vein Ligation
    • Subfascial Vein Ligation
    • Open Vein Surgery Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 37761: Ligation of perforator vein(s), subfascial, open, including ultrasound guidance, when performed, 1 leg

    Does Dr. Pandya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pandya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 782-8533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pandya accept in Porterville, CA?

    Dr. Pandya in Porterville, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Family Health Network

    • GEMCare

    • Hawaii Laborers Joint Trust Fund

    • Humana

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Pandya's office located?

    Dr. Gaurang Pandya's Primary Practice

    555 W Putnam Ave

    Porterville, CA 93257

    (559) 782-8533

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

    Dr. Pandya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881699163.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pandya?

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

    What is Dr. Gaurang Pandya's specialty?

    Dr. Pandya is a Surgeon near Porterville, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Pandya to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gaurang Pandya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pandya is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Gaurang Pandya accepting new patients in Porterville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gaurang Pandya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gaurang Pandya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pandya's office at (559) 782-8533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gaurang Pandya?

    Please contact Dr. Pandya's office at (559) 782-8533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gaurang Pandya have?

    Dr. Gaurang Pandya is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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