Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bass, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Dorsey Bass, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bass is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bass’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bass’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bass?
Dr. Dorsey Bass, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bass empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Nutrition, Transplant Medicine-Bowel, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Bass is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bass go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Bass speak?
Dr. Bass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bass treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bass 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. Bass. 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:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease with Fistula
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Fistulas
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
- Crohn's Disease with Abnormal Connection', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
- K50813: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula
- K50819: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Immune System Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
- Unusual Immune Test Results
- Atypical Immunological Findings
- Immune System Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R894: Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bass perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dorsey Bass may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bass' office.
Does Dr. Bass accept my insurance?
Dr. Bass 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. Bass accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Bass 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 Third Party
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bass' office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Utilization Trends of Anti
Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2014
Infliximab for the treatment of granulomatous peritonitis.
Digestive diseases and sciences, 2013
Cost-effectiveness of Universal Serologic Screening to Prevent Nontraumatic Hip
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology, 2013
Cost-Effectiveness of Early Colectomy With Ileal Pouch-Al Astamosis Versus St
ANLS OF SURGERY, 2012
Cost-effectiveness Alysis of Adjunct VSL#3 Therapy Versus St
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2011
Acute Liver Failure and Aplastic Anemia in an 11-Year-Old Girl
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2011
Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Attributable Costs and Cost-effective Strategies in the United States
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES, 2011
Immunophenotyping of Peripheral Eosinophils Demonstrates Activation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2011
Proton Pump Inhibitor Treatment for Congenital Chloride Diarrhea
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2011
Alysis of clinical variables associated with tolerance in pediatric liver transplant recipients
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
Increased HLA-DR Expression on Tissue Eosinophils in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Increased Number of Regulatory T Cells in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Eotaxin and FGF enhance sigling through an extracellular sigl-related kise
Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official jourl of the Cadia, 2010
Viral infections: new and emerging
CURRENT OPINION IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2010
Abdomil Pain, Gastrointestil Bleeding, and Weight Loss in a 17-Year-Old Male
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Laboratory evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS, 2008
Recent advances and evidence gaps in persistent diarrhea
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2008
Use of serologic markers as a screening tool
PEDIATRICS, 2007
Gastrointestil bleeding
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 2005
Maturation and trafficking markers on rotavirus
JOURL OF VIROLOGY, 2004
Intestil Imaging of children with acute rotavirus gastroenteritis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2004
Noncirrhotic portal hypertension in association with juvenile nephropathic cystinosis
JOURL OF INHERITED METABOLIC DISEASE, 2004
Astrovirus, adenovirus
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2002
Gastrointestil safety of an extended-release, nondeformable
DRUG SAFETY, 2002
Proteolytic processing of the astrovirus capsid
JOURL OF VIROLOGY, 2000
Lack of a role for type I
JOURL OF INTERFERON AND CYTOKINE RESEARCH, 1999
Travel vaccines
INFECTIOUS DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1999
Prevalence of astroviruses in a children's hospital
JOURL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 1998
Celiac disease presenting as gait disturbance and ataxia in infancy
JOURL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY, 1998
Studies of the role for NSP4 in the pathogenesis of homologous murine rotavirus diarrhea
JOURL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 1998
Wernicke encephalopathy
PEDIATRICS, 1998
Characterization of human serotype 1 astrovirus-neutralizing epitopes
JOURL OF VIROLOGY, 1997
Expression of mucosal homing receptor alpha 4 beta 7 by circulating CD4
JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 1997
Interferon gamma and interleukin 1, but not interferon alfa
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1997
Viral infections of the gastrointestil tract
CURRENT OPINION IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1996
DANSYLCADAVERINE AND CYTOCHALASIN-D ENHANCE ROTAVIRUS INFECTION OF MURINE L-CELLS
VIROLOGY, 1995
Effects of cytokines on rotavirus infection of human CaCo 2 intestil cells
CYTOKINES, CHOLERA, AND THE GUT, 1995
VIRAL-INFECTIONS OF THE GASTROINTESTIL-TRACT
CURRENT OPINION IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1995
Can we actively treat rotavirus gastroenteritis?
Jourl of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 1994
MURINE INTESTIL MUCINS INHIBIT ROTAVIRUS INFECTION
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1993
CHILDHOOD AND VIRAL-INFECTIONS
CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 1993
LIPOSOME-MEDIATED TRANSFECTION OF INTACT VIRAL PARTICLES REVEALS THAT PLASMA
JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 1992
MOLECULAR-BASIS OF AGE-DEPENDENT GASTRIC ICTIVATION OF RHESUS ROTAVIRUS IN THE MOUSE
JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 1992
STRATEGIES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ICOSAHEDRAL VIRUS RECEPTORS
JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 1992
IDENTIFICATION AND PARTIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A RHESUS ROTAVIRUS BINDING GLYCOPROTEIN ON MURINE
VIROLOGY, 1991
SYMMETRICAL INFECTION OF ROTAVIRUS ON POLARIZED HUMAN INTESTIL EPITHELIAL (CACO-2) CELLS
JOURL OF VIROLOGY, 1991
IMMUNIZATION WITH BACULOVIRUS
JOURL OF VIROLOGY, 1990
NS35 AND NOT VP7 IS THE SOLUBLE ROTAVIRUS PROTEIN WHICH BINDS TO TARGET-CELLS
JOURL OF VIROLOGY, 1990
What is Dr. Bass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275624991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bass
What is Dr. Dorsey Bass's specialty?
Dr. Bass is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Bass to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dorsey Bass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bass is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
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Is Dorsey Bass accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dorsey Bass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorsey Bass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bass's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorsey Bass?
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