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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuruma, Family Medicine Specialist in Newark, CA?
Dr. Pavani Kuruma, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Kuruma is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuruma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuruma’s office at (510) 248-1860.
What languages does Dr. Kuruma speak?
Dr. Kuruma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kuruma typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kuruma 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. Kuruma. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kuruma typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kuruma 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. Kuruma. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Kuruma accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuruma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 248-1860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuruma accept in Newark, CA?
Dr. Kuruma in Newark, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kuruma's office located?
What is Dr. Kuruma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuruma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285601310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuruma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuruma
What is Dr. Pavani Kuruma's specialty?
Dr. Kuruma is a Family Medicine Specialist near Newark, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Pavani Kuruma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuruma is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pavani Kuruma accepting new patients in Newark, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pavani Kuruma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pavani Kuruma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuruma's office at (510) 248-1860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pavani Kuruma?
Please contact Dr. Kuruma's office at (510) 248-1860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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