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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sacks, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Loren Sacks, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Sacks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sacks’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Is Dr. Sacks board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Loren Sacks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sacks speak?
Dr. Sacks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sacks treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks. 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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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. Sacks perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Loren Sacks may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sacks' office.
Does Dr. Sacks accept my insurance?
Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sacks 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
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Community Medical Centers
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Sacks' office located?
What is Dr. Sacks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407052186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sacks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sacks
What is Dr. Loren Sacks's specialty?
Dr. Sacks is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Sacks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Loren Sacks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sacks is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Loren Sacks accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Loren Sacks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Loren Sacks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sacks's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Loren Sacks?
Please contact Dr. Sacks's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Loren Sacks have?
Dr. Loren Sacks is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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