Summary

Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram specializes in family medicine with additional expertise in geriatric medicine, bringing three decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Sri Venkateswara Medical College and has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with particular focus on older adults. Dr. Gadiyaram is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Gadiyaram practices at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, both located in San Diego, California. She frequently treats patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, including emergency situations involving severely elevated blood pressure. Her approach to care often incorporates rehabilitation services such as physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain their independence and mobility.

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Quick Facts

  • 30 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Sri Venkateswara Medical College
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Varuna K Gadiyaram has 2 locations

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Med School: Sri Venkateswara Medical College Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Varuna K Gadiyaram

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • 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
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Varuna K Gadiyaram has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Varuna K Gadiyaram has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Practice
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine (family Medicine)
  • Geriatric Medicine (internal Medicine)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Varuna K Gadiyaram holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sri Venkateswara Medical College in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Gadiyaram's NPI number is 1205075298.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram affiliated with?
Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
Does Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram speak?
Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram accepting new patients?
Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Varuna Gadiyaram has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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