TeleDirectMD Is Now In-Network with Aetna in California
Same-day telehealth video visits with board-certified physician Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD, are now covered by Aetna commercial plans statewide in California — effective April 30, 2026.
TeleDirectMD, the physician-led telehealth practice serving adults in 41 U.S. states, has been contracted as an in-network telehealth provider with Aetna commercial plans in California. The agreement, effective April 30, 2026, makes same-day video visits with Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD (NPI 1104323203) accessible to millions of California Aetna members at their standard commercial-plan telehealth copay — typically $10–$40, with many large California employer plans carrying $0 telehealth cost-sharing.
California Aetna members can now book same-day appointments for non-emergency adult conditions including urinary tract infection (UTI), sinus infection, strep throat, pink eye, influenza, asthma inhaler refills, hypertension medication refills, acid reflux, and dozens of other common urgent-care complaints.
With this addition, TeleDirectMD is in-network with Aetna commercial plans in 11 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Why It Matters
California has some of the strongest telehealth parity protections in the country. Under California Business and Professions Code §2290.5 and Insurance Code §10123.85, commercial health plans — including Aetna — must reimburse medically necessary telehealth services on terms comparable to in-person care. The Medical Board of California requires telehealth providers to meet the same standard of care as in-person treatment. The in-network agreement gives California Aetna members predictable cost-sharing for same-day virtual urgent care from a single licensed MD — a contrast to many telehealth platforms that rotate clinicians or rely heavily on non-physician providers.
Coverage Details
- Effective date: April 30, 2026
- Plan types accepted: Aetna commercial plans (employer-sponsored PPO/HMO, individual marketplace)
- Plan types NOT accepted: Aetna Medicaid, Aetna Better Health (Medi-Cal), Medicare fee-for-service, Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Typical member cost: $10–$40 copay (varies by plan); $0 for many California employer plans
- Self-pay alternative: $49 flat — same physician, no membership required
- Geographic coverage: Statewide California — Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Oakland, Long Beach, Anaheim, and all other California cities
- Billing codes: CPT 99213 / 99214 (standard / moderate complexity telehealth)
About TeleDirectMD
TeleDirectMD is a physician-led telehealth practice licensed in 41 U.S. states. Board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD (NPI 1104323203), provides secure video visits for adults with non-emergency conditions. Transparent $49 cash-pay pricing. Same-day visits available including evenings and weekends. HIPAA-compliant. LegitScript certified. Organization NPI: 1104610450 (Mahavir Health Services, LLC dba TeleDirectMD).
Related Pages
- Aetna Online Doctor in California — full coverage details
- Aetna Telehealth in California — patient-facing reverse hub
- California Telehealth Urgent Care That Accepts Aetna
- All Aetna In-Network States
- California Telehealth Home
Media contact: contact@teledirectmd.com · 678-956-1855 · TeleDirectMD, Alpharetta, GA. For member benefit verification, please contact Aetna directly at aetna.com or the number on your member ID card.