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Who is Dr. Thakkar, Internist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Bhavik Thakkar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thakkar completed his residency at Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Thakkar is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakkar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakkar’s office at (562) 437-6213.
Where did Dr. Thakkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Saba Univ Sch Of Med, Saba, Netherland Antilles
Is Dr. Thakkar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bhavik Thakkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thakkar speak?
Dr. Thakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does Dr. Thakkar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- High Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Elevated triglycerides
- High blood fats
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
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 Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Thakkar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bhavik Thakkar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thakkar's office.
Does Dr. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 437-6213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakkar accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Thakkar in Long Beach, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thakkar's office located?
Dr. Bhavik Thakkar also offers virtual visits
Dr. Bhavik Thakkar's Primary Practice
1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 1019
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 437-6213
Dr. Bhavik Thakkar's Practice 3
11525 Brookshire Ave Ste 400
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-4497
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bhavik Thakkar?
Dr. Thakkar has appointments available at his Long Beach, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Thakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033178819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakkar
What is Dr. Bhavik Thakkar's specialty?
Dr. Thakkar is a Internist near Long Beach, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Thakkar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bhavik Thakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Thakkar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Bhavik Thakkar accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bhavik Thakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhavik Thakkar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thakkar, or call (562) 437-6213 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Bhavik Thakkar?
Yes, Dr. Thakkar offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Thakkar, or call (562) 437-6213 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhavik Thakkar have?
Dr. Bhavik Thakkar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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