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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Becker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Joseph Becker, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Becker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Becker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Becker’s office at (650) 723-6576.
Is Dr. Becker board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Becker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Becker speak?
Dr. Becker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Becker typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Becker typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Becker may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Becker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Becker accept my insurance?
Dr. Becker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6576 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Becker accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Becker in Stanford, 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)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Becker's office located?
What is Dr. Becker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093999625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Becker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Becker
What is Dr. Joseph Becker's specialty?
Dr. Becker is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Stanford, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Joseph Becker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Becker is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Joseph Becker accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Becker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Becker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office at (650) 723-6576 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Becker?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office at (650) 723-6576 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Becker have?
Dr. Joseph Becker is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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