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Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD

Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD

San Jose, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hirai, Surgeon in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hirai graduated from University of Sao Paulo / Faculty of Medicine Ribeiro Preto and completed his residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Hirai is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirai’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirai’s office at (669) 284-8181.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hirai?

    Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon 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. Hirai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bariatric Surgery, Breast Cancer, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Jose/CA community, Dr. Hirai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia (Bariatric Surgery)

    • Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: Universidade De Sao Paulo | University of Sao Paulo / Faculty of Medicine Ribeiro Preto | Universidade De Sao Paulo, Faculdade De Medicina

    Is Dr. Hirai board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Hirai speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hirai treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Hirai 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. Hirai. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Chronic Cholecystitis
    • Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K811: Chronic cholecystitis
    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Left Arm Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule
    • Left Upper Limb Mass
    • Bump on Left Arm
    • Left Arm Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
    • R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
    • Groin Hernia with Blockage
    • Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
    • Obstructed Groin Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Right Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • RUQ pain
    • Pain in upper right stomach
    • Right upper belly pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1011: Right upper quadrant pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Hirai perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Hirai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hirai's office.

    Does Dr. Hirai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hirai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (669) 284-8181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hirai accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Hirai in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • OptumRx

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Hirai's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Hirai's Primary Practice

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 450

    San Jose, CA 95116

    (669) 284-8181

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    Dr. Thomas Hirai's Practice 2

    815 Pollard Rd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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    Dr. Thomas Hirai's Practice 3

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons

    Member

    American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

    Member

    Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

    Member

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

    Dr. Hirai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134231384.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirai?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Hirai's specialty?

    Dr. Hirai is a Surgeon near San Jose, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Hirai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Hirai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hirai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: O'Connor Hospital - San Jose, CA, El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Surgeon?

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    Is Thomas Hirai accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hirai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Hirai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hirai's office at (669) 284-8181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Hirai?

    Please contact Dr. Hirai's office at (669) 284-8181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Hirai have?

    Dr. Thomas Hirai is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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