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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brooks, Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Rona Brooks, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Is Dr. Brooks board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Rona Brooks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?
Dr. Brooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Brooks treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Brooks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Brooks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Procedure Not Performed for Other Reasons
- Treatment cancelled (other)
- Procedure deferred (miscellaneous)
- Unspecified reason for no treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z538: Procedure and treatment not carried out for other reasons
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Brooks perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rona Brooks may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brooks' office.
Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Brooks in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?
What is Dr. Brooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265606438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brooks
What is Dr. Rona Brooks's specialty?
Dr. Brooks is a Hospitalist near Palo Alto, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Brooks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rona Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Rona Brooks accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rona Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rona Brooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rona Brooks?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rona Brooks have?
Dr. Rona Brooks is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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