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Dr. Matthew Luchette, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist
,Pediatrician
,Neurocritical Care Specialist
,Neurologist
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luchette, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Matthew Luchette, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Luchette is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luchette’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luchette’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Luchette speak?
Dr. Luchette and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Luchette typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Luchette 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. Luchette. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Luchette typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Luchette may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Luchette's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Luchette accept my insurance?
Dr. Luchette accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luchette accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Luchette 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Luchette's office located?
What is Dr. Luchette's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luchette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285175588.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luchette?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luchette
What is Dr. Matthew Luchette's specialty?
Dr. Luchette is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Matthew Luchette affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luchette is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Luchette accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Luchette is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Luchette offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luchette's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Luchette?
Please contact Dr. Luchette's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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