27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Fuentes, Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Jose Fuentes, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Fuentes graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Fuentes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuentes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuentes’s office at (650) 404-8315.
Where did Dr. Fuentes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals | University California
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Fuentes board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Fuentes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fuentes speak?
Dr. Fuentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fuentes typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes. 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.
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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 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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fuentes typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Fuentes may include:
Please contact Dr. Fuentes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fuentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 404-8315 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuentes accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Fuentes 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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fuentes' office located?
What is Dr. Fuentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306944947.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuentes
What is Dr. Jose Fuentes's specialty?
Dr. Fuentes is a Hospitalist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jose Fuentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fuentes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Mountain View 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 Jose Fuentes accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Fuentes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Fuentes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuentes's office at (650) 404-8315 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Fuentes?
Please contact Dr. Fuentes's office at (650) 404-8315 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Fuentes have?
Dr. Jose Fuentes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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