Effective January 2024, we will no longer be accepting HMO insurance. However, we want to assure you that we will continue to accept Medicare + Supplement and PPO plans. To help you navigate these changes smoothly, we have created a guide that answers questions you may have about insurance-realted changes at Los Gatos Doc
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT INSURANCE CHANGES AT LOS GATOS DOC
How Will The Change in Insurances Accepted at Los Gatos Doc Affect Me?
If you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or HMO plan (SCIPPA, PMG, or others), please be aware that starting January 2024, we will no longer be able to accept these plans at Los Gatos Doc. However, if you have a Medicare + Supplement or a PPO plan, rest assured that we will continue to accept them without any interruption.
When Will the Insurance Change Take Effect?
The change in insurance we accept will happen in January 2024. Our team is happy to answer any specific questions you may have about the timing of the change.
Why Is This Change Happening?
Please know that our decision is driven by our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care and providing the best possible service to all our patients. Medicare + Supplement plans and PPO plans enhance our ability to meet your unique healthcare needs by improving access to care. And with a larger network of providers, you have more options to choose from and get faster access to care.
How do I continue seeing Dr V if I don’t have Medicare + Supplement or a PPO plan?
Thank you for being a valued member of Los Gatos Doc’s practice. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this change. As always, our top priority remains providing exceptional medical care for all of our patients. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at 408.502.6040.
INSURANCE PLANS WE CURRENTLY ACCEPT
Below is a short-list of just some of the plans we accept. Please note that starting January, 2024 we will no longer accept Medicare Advantage, SCIPPA, PMG or other HMO plans.
Each insurance company offers many different insurance plans. We would be happy to help you identify if your specific insurance plan allows us to participate. Please contact our office at 408-502-6040 if you do not see your insurance provider listed below or if you have any questions.
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WHY CHOOSE LOS GATOS DOC
Primary Care with a Personal Touch
Compassion
At Los Gatos Doc, our team takes pride in treating our patients as we would our own family. We are committed to helping you achieve your best health and caring for you every step of the way.
Our patient care team follows up and follows through. We know our patients lead busy lives and we make every effort to offer health reminders, provide consistent guidance, and reliably communicate with you.
Consistency
Our patient care team follows up and follows through. We know our patients lead busy lives and we make every effort to offer health reminders, provide consistent guidance, and reliably communicate with you.
Coordinated Care
As a primary care physician, Dr. V takes the time to support you in establishing and coordinating your team of healthcare providers. Los Gatos Doc’s approach helps patients better understand their current health needs and develop a plan to reach their wellness goals.
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Chronic Care
Adult Physicals
Medicare Wellness
OLDEST
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YOUNGEST
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AVG. LENGTH OUR
PATIENTS STAY WITH US:
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Our team is committed to treating you as we would our own family. We take pride in welcoming and caring for each person who joins the Los Gatos Doc family.
Dr. V and his staff take the time to connect you to a responsive and vetted network of specialists, services, and resources. Los Gatos Doc helps you get the care you need.
Los Gatos Doc cares about who you are. Our team has vast experience helping people of different faiths, nationalities, and backgrounds.
At Los Gatos Doc we do our homework. If you see us regularly, we know who you are when you call our office.
We’re here to listen to your needs.
A primary care physician focuses on each patient’s overall health and well-being. Primary care doctors are either trained in internal or family medicine. Dr. V offers same day visits for injuries or illness and coordinates care with other physicians as needed. Click here to learn more about the critical role that primary care physicians play in helping you achieve your best health.
Dr. V and his team take pride in offering compassionate, consistent and coordinated care for their patients. Book your first appointment and see why our office is a great fit for you!
Los Gatos Doc is conveniently located near CA State Routes 85 and 17 in Los Gatos, CA. Click here to get directions to our office. Our office is at the intersection of Carlton Avenue and National Avenue.
The office is open from 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30 to 5pm on Monday through Friday except for holidays.
Yes, the building in which our office is located has its own parking garage. There is also an elevator for your convenience.
Los Gatos Doc generally accepts a range of health insurances including Aetna, Anthem BlueCross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, HealthNet, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan, PHCS, and Tricare. To verify that our office accepts your health insurance specific plan, please reach out to the Los Gatos Doc team at (408) 502-6040 (clickable).
Afterhours (evenings / weekends) and holidays, we advise our patients to do the following to seek care. For medical emergencies, go to the nearest Emergency Department. For all non-emergent issues to contact our office @ 408.502.6040 and leave a message or through our secure Patient Passport system and we will return your call / message within the next business day. For any concerns that you feel requires medical attention the same day, please visit a local urgent care or seek care at El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos or at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Gatos
The best ways to contact your primary care team at Los Gatos Doc are to call us by phone at (408) 502-6040 or message us via a secure messaging system. Our team values patient privacy and we adhere to healthcare laws which do not allow us to discuss your personal health information in a public manner.
For our established patients, yes we will accommodate same day visits if available.
Yes, we are currently offering both in person and virtual appointments. Please contact our office with any additional questions.
Los Gatos Doc’s staff is fully vaccinated. We have a screening protocol in place for the safety of our staff and patients. Patients displaying any COVID-19 symptoms are asked to schedule telehealth / video visits. All patients are required to wear masks at all times in the clinic.
Consistent with guidelines, our patients have the freedom to choose where they choose to complete their testing and which specialists they would like to see. For patients who request referrals, we offer a reliable network of specialists, services, and resources.
GET TO KNOW US
Closed for Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm daily
Los Gatos Doc: Arun Villivalam, MD
15195 National Avenue, Suite 205
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-502-6040
Fax: 408-502-6041
