Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Darawal, Internist in Indio, CA?
Where did Dr. Darawal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Our Lady of The Lake Program
Medical School: Avicenna State Med Inst Of Kabul- Fac Of Med- Kabul- Afghanistan | Kabul State Medical Institute | New York Medical College | University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Darawal board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Assad Darawal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Darawal speak?
Dr. Darawal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Darawal typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Darawal 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. Darawal. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Darawal typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Assad Darawal 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. Darawal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Darawal accept my insurance?
Dr. Darawal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 342-8005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Darawal accept in Indio, CA?
Dr. Darawal in Indio, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Darawal's office located?
Dr. Assad Darawal's Primary Practice
81893 Doctor Carreon Blvd Ste 1
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-8005
What hospitals are Dr. Darawal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Darawal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Darawal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Darawal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902877301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Darawal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Darawal
What is Dr. Assad Darawal'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.