Dr. Nirmala Kannan, MD
Internal Medicine•Female•Age 63
1090 La Playa Dr Hayward, CA 94545
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(510) 785-5555Dr. Nirmala Kannan, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Hayward, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kilpauk Med Coll, U Madras medical school in 1981. She is affiliated with Emanuel Medical Center. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Kannan to book an appointment.
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Dr. Kannan's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acidosis
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Postoperative Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bird Flu
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cold Sore
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Evaluation and Management Services
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Flu Shot
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Sprain
- Fungal Infections
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization
- Immunization Administration
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Liver Function Test
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Mastodynia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Obesity Counseling
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Overactive Bladder
- Pap Smear
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Puncture Aspiration
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Runner's Knee
- Scabies
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sepsis
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Swine Flu
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Screening
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wellness Examination
- Yeast Infections
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Dr. Kannan accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM)-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X - EPO Network-CA
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Select-CA HMO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
- Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Select Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
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Dr. Nirmala Kannan, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Hayward, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kilpauk...Read more
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Languages
- English
- Tamil
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Dr. Kannan's office is located at 1090 La Playa Dr, Hayward, CA 94545. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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1090 La Playa Dr Hayward, CA 94545
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