26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahuja, Internist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Sonia Ahuja, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Ahuja graduated from Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences and completed her residency at Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahuja’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office at (760) 230-2251.
Where did Dr. Ahuja go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Arizona Health Science Center
Medical School: Siddartha Med Coll- Univ Of Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Ap- India | Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences | Siddhartha Medical College
Is Dr. Ahuja board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sonia Ahuja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?
Dr. Ahuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ahuja typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ahuja typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sonia Ahuja 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. Ahuja's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 230-2251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Ahuja in Encinitas, 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
Centene Corporation
Humana
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?
What is Dr. Ahuja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528059490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahuja
What is Dr. Sonia Ahuja's specialty?
Dr. Ahuja is a Internist near Encinitas, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Sonia Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahuja is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Sonia Ahuja accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sonia Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sonia Ahuja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (760) 230-2251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sonia Ahuja?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (760) 230-2251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sonia Ahuja have?
Dr. Sonia Ahuja is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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