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Dr. Surinder Kohal, MD

Dr. Surinder Kohal, MD

Brentwood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kohal, Family Medicine Specialist in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Surinder Kohal, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kohal graduated from Guru Nanak Dev University and completed his residency at Victoria Jublie Hospital. Dr. Kohal is fluent in English, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kohal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kohal’s office at (925) 308-8111.

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

    • Residency: Victoria Jublie Hospital | North Oakland Medical Center | Oakland Physicians Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Guru Nanak Dev University | School of Medicine | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Kohal speak?

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

    • English

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Kohal treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kohal 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. Kohal. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Urine and Urination
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R351: Nocturia

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kohal perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kohal 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. Kohal. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Kohal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kohal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 308-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kohal accept in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Kohal in Brentwood, 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

    • Central Health

    • Contra Costa

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • MAPFRE

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kohal's office located?

    Dr. Surinder Kohal's Primary Practice

    2400 Balfour Rd Ste 120

    Brentwood, CA 94513

    (925) 308-8111

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    Dr. Surinder Kohal's Practice 2

    1133 E Stanley Blvd

    Livermore, CA 94550

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    Dr. Surinder Kohal's Practice 3

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

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

    Dr. Kohal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699766915.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kohal?

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

    What is Dr. Surinder Kohal's specialty?

    Dr. Kohal is a Family Medicine Specialist near Brentwood, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kohal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Surinder Kohal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kohal is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Surinder Kohal accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Surinder Kohal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Surinder Kohal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kohal's office at (925) 308-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Surinder Kohal?

    Please contact Dr. Kohal's office at (925) 308-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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