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Dr. Nupoor Gajjar, MD

Dr. Nupoor Gajjar, MD

Cytopathologist, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Anatomic Pathologist

Walnut Creek, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gajjar, Cytopathologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Nupoor Gajjar, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Gajjar graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Gajjar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gajjar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gajjar’s office.

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

    • Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gajjar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Gajjar typically treat?

    As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Gajjar 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. Gajjar. 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:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Rash
    • Skin Condition
    • Rashes
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    What procedures does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Gajjar typically perform?

    As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nupoor Gajjar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gajjar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gajjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gajjar accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Gajjar in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gajjar's office located?

    Dr. Nupoor Gajjar's Primary Practice

    1425 S Main St

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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    Dr. Nupoor Gajjar's Practice 2

    2450 Ashby Ave Ste 2

    Berkeley, CA 94705

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    Dr. Nupoor Gajjar's Practice 3

    350 Hawthorne Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Gajjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023070265.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gajjar?

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

    What is Dr. Nupoor Gajjar's specialty?

    Dr. Gajjar is a Cytopathologist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    What does a Cytopathologist do?

    A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists.

    Is Dr. Nupoor Gajjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gajjar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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

    When to see a Cytopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cytopathologist. Explore 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 Dr. Nupoor Gajjar accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nupoor Gajjar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nupoor Gajjar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nupoor Gajjar?

    Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gajjar's office located?

    Dr. Gajjar's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA, Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, CA.