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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kan, Anesthesiologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Meredith Kan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kan graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program. Dr. Kan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kan’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Kan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Kan board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Kan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Kan speak?
Dr. Kan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kan typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kan 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. Kan. 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 pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Senile Cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Female Infertility
- Female Sterility
- Difficulty Getting Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- N979: Female infertility, unspecified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kan typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kan 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. Kan. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Kan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kan accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Kan in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Spectrum
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Kan's office located?
Dr. Meredith Kan's Primary Practice
170 Alameda de las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 723-4000
What is Dr. Kan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558558239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kan
What is Dr. Meredith Kan's specialty?
Dr. Kan is a Anesthesiologist near Redwood City, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Meredith Kan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kan is affiliated with Sequoia 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meredith Kan accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Kan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meredith Kan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kan's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meredith Kan?
Please contact Dr. Kan's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meredith Kan have?
Dr. Meredith Kan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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