34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chode, Internist in Downey, CA?
Where did Dr. Chode go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Coll Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India
Is Dr. Chode board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Prasad Chode, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chode speak?
Dr. Chode and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chode typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chode 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. Chode. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chode typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Prasad Chode 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
Please contact Dr. Chode's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chode accept my insurance?
Dr. Chode accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 923-4911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chode accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Chode in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Humana
MoreCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chode's office located?
Dr. Prasad Chode's Primary Practice
8255 Firestone Blvd Ste 500
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 923-4911
What hospitals are Dr. Chode affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chode has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chode's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chode's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194720847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chode?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chode
What is Dr. Prasad Chode's specialty?
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.