Dr. Sheila Patel, MD
Vista, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Vista, CA?
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ventura Co Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
Yes, Dr. Sheila Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Sheila Patel may include:
Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 814-2045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Vista, CA?
Dr. Patel in Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Clever Care Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Patel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
90% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
90% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Sheila Patel an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Patel has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Patel, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A 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 1720089329.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel