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. 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, 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 as a 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:
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
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- 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
What procedures does Dr. Hirai perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Hirai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Femoral Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Thigh Hernia Repair
- Reducible Femoral Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair (Femoral)
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49550: Repair initial femoral hernia, any age; reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Laparoscopic Omental Tacking
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Keyhole omentopexy
- Minimally invasive omental tacking
- Laparoscopic omentum fixation
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 49326: Laparoscopy, surgical; with omentopexy (omental tacking procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
- Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy
- Ileocolostomy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Thigh/Knee)
- Removing a Small Lump from Upper Arm or Elbow
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
- Thigh Tumor Removal
- Knee Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Small Lump Removal Leg
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Lump Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 27327: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 24075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Thigh or Knee
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
- Thigh Tumor Excision
- Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Leg
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm
CPT Codes:
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 27337: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
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
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
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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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