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Dr. James Guetzkow, MD

San Jose, CA

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    Who is Dr. Guetzkow, Hospitalist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. James Guetzkow, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Guetzkow completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Guetzkow is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guetzkow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guetzkow’s office at (541) 222-6565.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine | Cook County Hospital

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il

    Is Dr. Guetzkow board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. James Guetzkow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Guetzkow speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Guetzkow treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Guetzkow 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. Guetzkow. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Guetzkow perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Guetzkow may include:

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

    Does Dr. Guetzkow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guetzkow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 222-6565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Guetzkow in San Jose, 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)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Guetzkow's office located?

    Dr. James Guetzkow's Primary Practice

    2425 Samaritan Dr

    San Jose, CA 95124

    (541) 222-6565

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    Santa Clava Vly Med

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    Dr. James Guetzkow's Practice 3

    1100 Las Tablas Rd

    Templeton, CA 93465

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

    Dr. Guetzkow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801906995.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guetzkow?

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

    What is Dr. James Guetzkow's specialty?

    Dr. Guetzkow is a Hospitalist near San Jose, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Guetzkow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Guetzkow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Guetzkow is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Regional Medical Center Of San Jose. 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 James Guetzkow accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Guetzkow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Guetzkow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guetzkow's office at (541) 222-6565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Guetzkow?

    Please contact Dr. Guetzkow's office at (541) 222-6565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Guetzkow have?

    Dr. James Guetzkow is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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