Summary

Dr. Veena Prabhakar treats high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders, and practices family medicine and psychiatry. She has 28 years of experience and completed her residency at Griffin Hospital.

Dr. Prabhakar earned her degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and sees patients in San Diego, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Prabhakar 4.38 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 28 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Griffin Hospital
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Veena A Prabhakar has 3 locations

Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

16899 W Bernardo Dr Ste 101San Diego, CA 92127

Palomar Medical Center

2185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029

Palomar Medical Center

15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064

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San Diego , CAPlacentia , CALos Angeles , CABaltimore , MD
Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Veena A Prabhakar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Veena A Prabhakar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Veena A Prabhakar has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Dr. Veena A Prabhakar holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Griffin Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Prabhakar's NPI number is 1902874761.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Veena Prabhakar speak?
Dr. Veena Prabhakar speaks English.
Does Dr. Veena Prabhakar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Veena Prabhakar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Veena Prabhakar accepting new patients?
Dr. Veena Prabhakar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Veena Prabhakar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Veena Prabhakar here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Veena Prabhakar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Veena Prabhakar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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