Dr. Dana Gal, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Gal, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

Dr. Dana Gal, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Gal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gal’s office at (323) 660-2450.

What languages does Dr. Gal speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gal typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gal 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. Gal. 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:

Ventricular Septal Defect
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Tetralogy of Fallot
Congenital Heart Defects
Critical congenital heart disease
VSD
Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
Congenital Heart Anomaly
HLHS
Underdeveloped Left Heart
Complex Congenital Heart Disease
TOF
Blue Baby Syndrome
Complex Heart Defect

ICD-10 Codes:

Q210: Ventricular septal defect
Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot

Also known as:

Heart Murmur
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Valve Disease
Cardiac murmur
Abnormal heart sound
Heart sound abnormality

ICD-10 Codes:

R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

Also known as:

Fainting
Syncope
Passing out
Collapse

ICD-10 Codes:

R55: Syncope and collapse

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gal typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Dana Gal may include:

Please contact Dr. Gal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Gal accept my insurance?

Dr. Gal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 660-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Gal accept in Palo Alto, CA?

Dr. Gal in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

All Other Commercial
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Gal's office located?

Dr. Dana Gal's Primary Practice

750 Welch Rd Ste 325

Palo Alto, CA 94304

(323) 660-2450

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What hospitals are Dr. Gal affiliated with?

Dr. Gal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles,Los Angeles, CA

Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange,Orange, CA

Desert Regional Medical Center,Palm Springs, CA

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

Dr. Gal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568858892.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gal?

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

What is Dr. Dana Gal's specialty?

Dr. Gal is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Dana Gal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Gal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange, Desert Regional Medical Center. 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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