Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palfy, Pediatrician in San Rafael, CA?
Dr. Shelley Palfy, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Rafael, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Palfy graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Palfy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palfy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palfy’s office at (415) 461-8828.
Where did Dr. Palfy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | Mt Sinai Med Center
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Palfy board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Shelley Palfy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Palfy speak?
Dr. Palfy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Palfy typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Palfy 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. Palfy. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Palfy typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Shelley Palfy may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Palfy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palfy accept my insurance?
Dr. Palfy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 461-8828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palfy accept in San Rafael, CA?
Dr. Palfy in San Rafael, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Sutter Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palfy's office located?
Dr. Shelley Palfy's Primary Practice
4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 205
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 461-8828
What is Dr. Palfy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palfy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043282429.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palfy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palfy
What is Dr. Shelley Palfy's specialty?
Dr. Palfy is a Pediatrician near San Rafael, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Shelley Palfy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palfy is affiliated with Marinhealth Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Shelley Palfy accepting new patients in San Rafael, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shelley Palfy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shelley Palfy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palfy's office at (415) 461-8828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shelley Palfy?
Please contact Dr. Palfy's office at (415) 461-8828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shelley Palfy have?
Dr. Shelley Palfy is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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