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Dr. Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD

Dr. Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD

Palo Alto, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Feldman, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Feldman is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Feldman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Feldman’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Feldman?

    Dr. Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Feldman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Feldman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Feldman go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Feldman board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?

      Yes, Dr. Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

      What languages does Dr. Feldman speak?

      Dr. Feldman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      • French

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Feldman treat?

      As a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Dr. Feldman 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. Feldman. 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:

      • Autism
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder
      • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
      • Severe Autism

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F840: Autistic disorder

      Also known as:

      • Other Personal Health Risks
      • Other health risk factors
      • Specific personal risks
      • Individual health concerns

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

      Also known as:

      • Other Developmental Disabilities
      • Developmental Coordination Disorder
      • Developmental Disabilities
      • Atypical psychological development
      • Unspecified developmental disorder
      • Dyspraxia
      • Motor Skill Disorder
      • Clumsiness Syndrome

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
      • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

      Also known as:

      • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
      • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
      • Expressive Language Disorder
      • Phonological Disorder
      • Speech and Communication Disorder
      • Childhood Language Delay
      • Global Speech Delay
      • Unspecified Communication Disorder
      • Global Language Disorder
      • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
      • Combined Language Impairment
      • Language Production Disorder
      • Verbal Expression Difficulty
      • Speech Output Disorder
      • Speech Sound Disorder
      • Articulation Disorder
      • Sound Production Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
      • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
      • F801: Expressive language disorder
      • F800: Phonological disorder

      Also known as:

      • ADHD, Combined Type
      • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
      • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
      • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
      • Combined ADHD
      • Typical ADHD
      • ADD
      • Inattentive ADHD
      • Hyperactive ADHD
      • Impulsive ADHD

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
      • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
      • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

      Also known as:

      • Delayed Child Development
      • Child Development Problems
      • Child Development
      • Developmental delay
      • Slow development in children
      • Milestone delays
      • Developmental concerns in children
      • Abnormal child development
      • Lack of normal development

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
      • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

      Also known as:

      • Behavioral Changes
      • Mental Disorder
      • Changes in behavior
      • Unusual appearance
      • Behavioral symptoms

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

      Also known as:

      • Anxiety Disorder
      • Anxiety
      • General Anxiety
      • Anxiety Problems
      • Nervous Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Other Muscle Disorder
      • Muscle Disorder
      • Various Muscle Conditions
      • Uncommon Muscle Problems
      • Specific Muscle Ailments

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

      Also known as:

      • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
      • ADHD
      • ADD
      • Hyperactivity Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

      Also known as:

      • Other Childhood Emotional Disorder
      • Child Mental Health
      • Atypical Child Emotional Problems
      • Uncommon Childhood Mood Issues
      • Specific Child Emotional Disorders

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F938: Other childhood emotional disorders

      Also known as:

      • Sleep Disorder
      • Sleep Problem
      • Sleep Disturbance
      • Trouble Sleeping

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified

      Does Dr. Feldman accept my insurance?

      Dr. Feldman 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. Feldman accept in Palo Alto, CA?

      Dr. Feldman 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

      • Central California Alliance for Health

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Express Scripts

      • Health Plan of San Mateo

      • Hill Physicians Medical Group

      • OptumRx

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Feldman's office located?

      Dr. Heidi Feldman's Primary Practice

      725 Welch Rd

      Palo Alto, CA 94304

      (650) 497-8000

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      Recognitions

      Publications

      Redesigning Health Care for Children with Disabilities: Strengthening Inclusion, Contribution

      Feldman, H. M.

      Clinical practice. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.

      New England jourl of medicine, 2014

      Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: the solution or the problem?

      Jourl of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, 2014

      Case series: fractiol anisotropy along the trajectory of selected white matter tracts in

      Jourl of child neurology, 2013

      Attention and Interlizing Behaviors in Relation to White Matter in Children Born Preterm

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2013

      Hospitalizations of Children with Autism Increased from 1999-2009.

      Jourl of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013

      Neural plasticity after pre-linguistic injury to the arcuate and superior longitudil fasciculi

      CORTEX, 2013

      Effects of early language, speech, and cognition on later reading: a mediation alysis.

      Frontiers in psychology, 2013

      Language and reading skills in school

      NEUROPSYCHOLOGIA, 2012

      Tract Profiles of White Matter Properties: Automating Fiber-Tract Quantification

      PLOS ONE, 2012

      White matter microstructure on diffusion tensor imaging is

      DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY, 2012

      Oculomotor Assessments of Executive Function in Preterm Children

      JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 2012

      Research Priorities for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: A DBPNet Consensus Study

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2012

      Missed Opportunities in the Referral of High-Risk Infants to Early Intervention

      PEDIATRICS, 2012

      Differences in neural activation between preterm

      DEVELOPMENTAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

      Executive function skills are associated with reading

      EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 2012

      The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet)

      Jourl of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2012

      Myofascial structural integraton

      Jourl of Evidence-Based Complementary and Altertive Medicine, 2012

      ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit

      PEDIATRICS, 2011

      Behavior problems of 9-16 year old preterm children: Biological, sociodemographic

      EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 2011

      Specific language and reading skills in school

      NEUROPSYCHOLOGIA, 2011

      Magement of Symptoms in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2011

      Individual differences in auditory sentence comprehension in children

      BRAIN AND LANGUAGE, 2010

      Reading performance correlates with white-matter properties in preterm and term children

      DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY, 2010

      Diffusion Tensor Imaging: A Review for Pediatric Researchers and Clinicians

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2010

      Delayed Recognition of Profound Hearing Loss in a 7-Year-Old Girl With a Neurological Condition

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2010

      Delayed Recognition of Profound Hearing Loss in a 7-Year-Old Girl With a Neurological Condition

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2009

      Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging

      JOURL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY, 2009

      Oculomotor Performance Identifies Underlying Cognitive Deficits in Attention-Deficit

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2009

      Otitis Media with Effusion and Child Development: Rethinking magement.

      Contemporary Pediatrics, 2009

      Functiol characteristics of children diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech

      DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 2009

      Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

      Feldman, H. M.

      Early Histories of School-Aged Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

      CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 2008

      Academic and educatiol outcomes of children with ADHD

      JOURL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY, 2007

      Using the language characteristics of clinical populations to underst

      PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2007

      Tympanostomy tubes and developmental outcomes at 9 to 11 years of age

      NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2007

      The Parent?s Guide to Speech and Language Problems

      Feit, D.

      Academic and educatiol outcomes of children with ADHD

      AMBULATORY PEDIATRICS, 2007

      Commentary on Hooper et al

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2006

      Reliability in assigning ICF codes to children with special health care needs using a

      DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 2005

      Developmental outcomes after early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes

      NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2005

      Concurrent and predictive validity of parent reports of child language at ages 2 and 3 years

      CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 2005

      Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Overview of the evidence

      PEDIATRICS, 2005

      Evaluation and magement of language and speech disorders in preschool children

      PEDIATRICS IN REVIEW, 2005

      Language learning with an injured brain

      Language, Learning and Development, 2005

      Inter-rater reliability in assigning ICF codes to children with disabilities

      DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 2004

      Phonological memory and vocabulary learning in children with focal lesions

      BRAIN AND LANGUAGE, 2003

      Early versus delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes for persistent otitis media

      PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURL, 2003

      Parent-reported language skills in relation to otitis media during the first 3 years of life

      JOURL OF SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING RESEARCH, 2003

      Risk factors for speech delay of unknown origin in 3-year-old children

      CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 2003

      Sentence processing in children with early unilateral brain injury

      BRAIN AND LANGUAGE, 2002

      Effect of early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes

      NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2001

      Expressive language delay in a toddler

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2001

      Prevalence and assessment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in primary care settings

      PEDIATRICS, 2001

      Language, speech sound production

      PEDIATRICS, 2000

      Measurement properties of the MacArthur Communicative Development Inventories at ages one

      CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 2000

      Online measures of basic language skills in children with early focal brain lesions

      BRAIN AND LANGUAGE, 2000

      The pediatrician and childhood bereavement

      PEDIATRICS, 2000

      Developmental and lesion effects

      DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, 2000

      Materl education and measures of early speech and language

      JOURL OF SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING RESEARCH, 1999

      Parental stress and parent

      Paradise, J. L., Feldman, H. M., Colborn, D. K., Campbell, T. F., Doll, 1999

      American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child

      Pediatrics, 1999

      Parent-reported language and communication skills at one and two years of age in relation to otitis

      PEDIATRICS, 1999

      Efficacy of methylphenidate among preschool children with developmental disabilities and ADHD

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1999

      A fork in the road: Decision time for behavioral pediatrics

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 1999

      ltrexone and communication skills in young children with autism

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1999

      Functiol organization of activation patterns in children

      PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 1999

      Physician-family partnerships: The adaptive practice model

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 1999

      How pediatricians can respond to the psychosocial implications of disasters

      Pediatrics, 1999

      A playroom observation procedure to assess children with mental retardation and ADHD

      JOURL OF ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, 1998

      Guidance for effective discipline

      PEDIATRICS, 1998

      Teaching pediatric residents about early intervention and special education

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 1997

      ltrexone in young autistic children: Replication study and learning measures

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1997

      The pretal visit

      PEDIATRICS, 1996

      METHYLPHENIDATE IN CHILDREN WITH MENTAL-RETARDATION AND ADHD

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, 1995

      LTREXONE IN YOUNG AUTISTIC-CHILDREN - A DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED CROSSOVER STUDY

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1995

      PARENT AND PROFESSIOL PERCEPTIONS ABOUT STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES DURING A CHILDS LENGTHY

      SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE, 1995

      PREDICTION OF RESPONSE TO METHYLPHENIDATE AMONG CHILDREN WITH ADHD AND MENTAL-RETARDATION

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1994

      LANGUAGE ABILITIES FOLLOWING PREMATURITY, PERIVENTRICULAR BRAIN INJURY, AND CEREBRAL-PALSY

      JOURL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 1994

      CLASSROOM-BEHAVIOR AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL

      JOURL OF ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, 1994

      DEVELOPMENTAL-CHANGES IN RRATIVE AND NON

      JOURL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 1994

      DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO REQUIRE LENGTHY HOSPITALIZATION

      AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1993

      EARLY LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATIVE ABILITIES OF CHILDREN WITH PERIVENTRICULAR LEUKOMALACIA

      AMERICAN JOURL ON MENTAL RETARDATION, 1992

      THERE CAR - UNGRAMMATICAL PARENTESE

      JOURL OF CHILD LANGUAGE, 1992

      EFFECTS AND NONEFFECTS OF METHYLPHENIDATE IN CHILDREN WITH MENTAL-RETARDATION AND ADHD

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1992

      A FLUENT LANGUAGE DISORDER FOLLOWING ANTEPARTUM LEFT-HEMISPHERE BRAIN INJURY

      JOURL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 1992

      LANGUAGE-DEVELOPMENT AFTER UNILATERAL BRAIN INJURY

      BRAIN AND LANGUAGE, 1992

      Organizing early intervention services in a hospital setting

      Infants and Young Children, 1992

      10 YEARS OF EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE-OXYGETION - NEURODEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

      PEDIATRICS, 1991

      ADVERSE SIDE-EFFECTS OF METHYLPHENIDATE AMONG MENTALLY-RETARDED CHILDREN WITH ADHD

      JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1991

      NEURODEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME OF CHILDREN WITH EVIDENCE OF PERIVENTRICULAR LEUKOMALACIA ON LATE MRI

      PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, 1990

      METHYLPHENIDATE IN CHILDREN WITH SEIZURES AND ATTENTION-DEFICIT DISORDER

      AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1989

      LEXICAL LEARNING AND LANGUAGE ABILITIES IN PRESCHOOLERS WITH PERITAL BRAIN-DAMAGE

      JOURL OF SPEECH AND HEARING DISORDERS, 1989

      Language abilities after left hemisphere brain injury: A case study of twins

      Topics in Special Education, 1989

      ACADEMIC-ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILDREN 10 TO 12 YEARS AFTER HEMOPHILUS-INFLUENZAE MENINGITIS

      PEDIATRICS, 1988

      ESTIMATING PERSOL PERFORMANCE - A PROBLEM FOR CHILDREN WITH SCHOOL DYSFUNCTION

      JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 1986

      Scrutinizing mental health and me.

      Jourl of psychiatric nursing and mental health services, 1978

      HUMAN ERYTHROCYTE TRANSGLUTAMISE PURIFICATION AND PROPERTIES

      BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA, 1978

      The development of language like communication without a language models

      Science, 1977

      The creation of a communication system: A study of deaf children of hearing parents

      Sign Language Studies, 1975

      What is Dr. Feldman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Feldman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255304432.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Feldman?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Feldman

      What is Dr. Heidi Feldman's specialty?

      Dr. Feldman is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with advanced training and experience focused on promoting the optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care, and advocacy. This physician plays a key role in preventing, diagnosing, and managing developmental challenges and problematic behaviors in children, as well as addressing family dysfunctions that may hinder children's development. Contact Dr. Feldman to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Heidi Feldman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Feldman 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

      Where can I learn more about Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?

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      Is Heidi Feldman accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Heidi Feldman is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Heidi Feldman offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Feldman's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Heidi Feldman?

      Please contact Dr. Feldman's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Heidi Feldman have?

      Dr. Heidi Feldman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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