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Dr. David Fischer, MD

Dr. David Fischer, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fischer, Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. David Fischer, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Fischer graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Allergy And Immunology; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office at (650) 321-4121.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Allergy And Immunology; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Hospital | Stanford University Program

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Fischer board certified in Rheumatologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Fischer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology

    What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fischer treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
    • M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
    • M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • PMR
    • Inflammatory Rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Common variable immune deficiency
    • CVID
    • Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
    • High Eosinophil Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Eosinophil-Driven Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8283: Eosinophilic asthma
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Giant cell arteritis
    • Giant Cell Arteritis
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
    • Cranial arteritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M316: Other giant cell arteritis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Lupus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
    • Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
    • Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Atopic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1010: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Which procedures does Dr. Fischer perform as a Rheumatologist?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Fischer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?

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

    Dr. Fischer 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 Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?

    Dr. David Fischer's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 321-4121

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

    Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164524229.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?

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

    What is Dr. David Fischer's specialty?

    Dr. Fischer is a Rheumatologist near Palo Alto, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Fischer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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 Rheumatologist?

    Explore Rheumatologist with 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 David Fischer accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Fischer offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with David Fischer?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Fischer have?

    Dr. David Fischer is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.

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