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Dr. Karen Shin, MD

Dr. Karen Shin, MD

Los Altos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shin, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Karen Shin, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Los Altos, CA. Dr. Shin graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Shin is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shin’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shin’s office at (650) 254-5200.

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

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (Santa Clara) | Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California | UCI School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shin speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shin treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Also known as:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Group B Strep Carrier During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Infection and Pregnancy
    • GBS during labor
    • Streptococcus B complicating delivery
    • Maternal GBS during birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99824: Streptococcus B carrier state complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes During Childbirth
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Pregnancy Diabetes Diet Management Labor
    • GDM Diet Control Childbirth
    • Gestational Diabetes Managed by Diet During Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24420: Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth, diet controlled

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Large baby in womb
    • Macrosomia
    • Big baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O3663X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    What procedures does Dr. Shin perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 254-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shin accept in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Shin in Los Altos, 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

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Corporate Services

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shin's office located?

    Dr. Karen Shin's Primary Practice

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

    (650) 254-5200

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

    Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598858623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Shin's specialty?

    Dr. Shin is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Los Altos, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Shin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Karen Shin accepting new patients in Los Altos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Shin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Shin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (650) 254-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Shin?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (650) 254-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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