--- title: "Dr. Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla | Family Doctor in Brentwood, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla, M.D. practices Family Medicine in Brentwood, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-krishna-v-bhaskarabhatla-2010496751" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla, M.D. ![Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/g8cuJP9zj5keb8k42pM1dSUsAOuf4NeZtw98KTA5kd8/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(148 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla, M.D. ## Family Medicine - Accepting new patients [350 John Muir ParkwaySuite 105Brentwood, CA 94513](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=350+John+Muir+Parkway+Brentwood%2C+CA+94513+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-krishna-v-bhaskarabhatla-2010496751#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-krishna-v-bhaskarabhatla-2010496751#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-krishna-v-bhaskarabhatla-2010496751#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-krishna-v-bhaskarabhatla-2010496751#provider-services) ## About Dr. Bhaskarabhatla Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care Dr. Krishna Bhaskarabhatla is an American Board-Certified Family Physician, a Leader in Family Medicine, and a strong patient advocate for quality improvement, disease prevention and health promotion. His clinical work includes taking care of patients principally in ambulatory facilities but also encompasses inpatient and subacute nursing settings. His philosophy of care is to strive to promote cardiovascular health with emphasis on prevention, early diagnosis, and effective management. He has expertise in chronic disease management, lifestyle medicine and health promotion and disease prevention. ### Professional highlights Dr. Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla has volunteered with the American Heart Association as a community speaker in New Jersey. He has authored six publications and has received more than 30 citations for his work. He has also presented at numerous regional, national, and international scientific conferences. In addition to his academic and community involvement, Dr. Bhaskarabhatla develops educational initiatives and activities that promote health literacy. He is particularly interested in using art as a tool to enhance health education, helping individuals and communities better understand and engage with important health information. He attended the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program at the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in the United States of America and Andhra University Medical College in India. His passion for Cardiovascular Health Promotion led him to his first journey overseas from India to Cardiff, Wales to study Health Promotion and Health Education at the Institute for Health Promotion, University of Wales College of Medicine in the United Kingdom. Dr. Bhaskarabhatla's ongoing research includes his work on "Socio-cultural determinants and Implications for Cardiovascular Health Promotion," "Art in promoting Health Literacy" and "Criteria, Scales and Measures in Clinical Medicine and Research." He strives to promote cardiovascular health in the communities. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include in his leisure time. Dr. Krishna V. Bhaskarabhatla enjoys cooking, watercolor painting, reading, and taking long walks. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Andhra Medical College **Internship:** New York Medical College at St Joseph **Residency:** New York Medical College at St Joseph, Family Medicine ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter East Bay Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (14 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus - Commercial HMO/POS - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions - Network HMO/POS - Network Open Access (HMO) - Network Open Access (PPO) - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Brentwood Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/brentwood-care-center-1043246863) 350 John Muir Parkway Suite 105 Brentwood, CA 94513 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=350+John+Muir+Parkway+Brentwood%2C+CA+94513+US) [925-513-2483](tel:+19255132483) 510-506-7727 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam - Cardiovascular Risk Assessment - Disease prevention ### Conditions - Cardiovascular Dysfunction ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup - Chronic disease management - Hypertension Management - Prediabetes and Diabetes Management ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Family+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Brentwood+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.9199643624728%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.73377237607478%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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