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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ash, Anesthesiologist in Menlo Park, CA?
Dr. Brian Ash, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Menlo Park, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ash is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ash’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ash’s office at (650) 903-9500.
Where did Dr. Ash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Ash board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Ash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Ash speak?
Dr. Ash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ash typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ash 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. Ash. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ash typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Ash may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Ash's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ash accept my insurance?
Dr. Ash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 903-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ash accept in Menlo Park, CA?
Dr. Ash in Menlo Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ash's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ash affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ash has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures

Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA
El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA
El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital,Los Gatos, CA
El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital,Los Gatos, CA
What is Dr. Ash's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962669531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ash
What is Dr. Brian Ash's specialty?
Dr. Ash is an Anesthesiologist near Menlo Park, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is Dr. Brian Ash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ash is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Brian Ash accepting new patients in Menlo Park, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Ash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Ash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (650) 903-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Ash?
Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (650) 903-9500 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ash's office located?
Dr. Ash's offices are located in Menlo Park, CA, Mountain View, CA, and Los Gatos, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Ash have?
Dr. Brian Ash is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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