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Dr. Bradford Duncan, MD

Dr. Bradford Duncan, MD

Palo Alto, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duncan, Internist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Bradford Duncan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Duncan graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College Of Med. Dr. Duncan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duncan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duncan’s office at (650) 321-4121.

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

    • Residency: Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Duncan board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Bradford Duncan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Duncan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Duncan typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Duncan 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. Duncan. 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 here.

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Abnormal cardiac scan
    • Unusual heart test results
    • Abnormal coronary imaging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation

    Also known as:

    • Cholera
    • Asiatic cholera
    • Epidemic cholera
    • Vibrio cholerae infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Duncan typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Duncan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Duncan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duncan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duncan accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Duncan in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Duncan's office located?

    Dr. Bradford Duncan's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 321-4121

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    Dr. Bradford Duncan's Practice 2

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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    Dr. Bradford Duncan's Practice 3

    49 Wells Ave

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

    Dr. Duncan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104932540.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duncan?

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

    What is Dr. Bradford Duncan's specialty?

    Dr. Duncan is a Internist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Bradford Duncan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duncan is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Bradford Duncan accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bradford Duncan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bradford Duncan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bradford Duncan?

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office at (650) 321-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bradford Duncan have?

    Dr. Bradford Duncan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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