Overview
Niraj Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- POS
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Niraj Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Niraj Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Niraj Patel by calling their office at 619-543-2347. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Niraj Patel a top-rated expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Niraj Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Niraj Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Niraj Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Niraj Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Niraj Patel has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Niraj Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Niraj Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Niraj Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-2347 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.