Dr. Francis Blankenberg, MD
Palo Alto, CA
33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blankenberg, Pediatric Radiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Francis Blankenberg, MD is a Pediatric Radiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Blankenberg graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Blankenberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blankenberg’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blankenberg’s office.
Where did Dr. Blankenberg go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA | UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA | Stanford University School of Medicine CA | UCSF Medical Center CA
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Stanford University Hospital | Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Blankenberg board certified as a Pediatric Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Blankenberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , American Board of Radiology since 1992
What languages does Dr. Blankenberg speak?
Dr. Blankenberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Radiologist like Dr. Blankenberg typically treat?
As a Pediatric Radiologist, Dr. Blankenberg 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. Blankenberg. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
- GI Appliance Fitting
- Digestive Device Adjustment
- Enteral Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does a Pediatric Radiologist like Dr. Blankenberg typically perform?
As a Pediatric Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Blankenberg may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Blankenberg's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blankenberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Blankenberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blankenberg accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Blankenberg 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blankenberg's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Ferumoxytol enhanced resting state fMRI
, 2013
Recent Advances in the Molecular Imaging of Programmed Cell Death
, 2013
Brain uptake of Tc99m
, 2012
Recent Advances in the Molecular Imaging of Programmed Cell Death
, 2012
Initial experience in the treatment of inherited mitochondrial disease with EPI-743
, 2012
Targeted Systemic Radiotherapy with scVEGF
, 2011
Multimodality Molecular Imaging of Apoptosis in Oncology
, 2011
Mechanisms behind Local Immunosuppression Using Inhaled Tacrolimus
, 2010
Characterization of a Recombint Form of Annexin VI for Detection of Apoptosis
, 2010
Molecular Imaging of Changes in the Prevalence of V
, 2010
Annexin A5 Uptake in Ischemic Myocardium
, 2010
Noninvasive assessment of tumor VEGF receptors in response to treatment with Pazopanib
, 2010
Imaging Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
, 2009
Apoptosis Imaging: Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicil Chemistry
, 2009
Alysis of In Situ and Ex Vivo Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Expression During
, 2009
Imaging the molecular sigtures of apoptosis and injury with radiolabeled annexin V.
, 2009
SPECT and PET Imaging of EGF Receptors with Site-Specifically Labeled EGF and Dimeric EGF
, 2009
Monitoring of Treatment-Induced Apoptosis in Oncology with PET and SPECT
, 2008
In vivo imaging of apoptosis
, 2008
In vivo detection of apoptosis
, 2008
Mid-infrared reflectivity of experimental atheromas
, 2008
Direct site-specific labeling of the cys-tag moiety in scVEGF with technetium 99m
, 2008
Radiolabeled monocyte chemotactic protein I for the detection of inflammation
, 2007
Monitoring the protective effects of minocycline treatment with radiolabeled annexin v
, 2007
Nuclear medicine applications in molecular imaging: 2007 update
, 2007
Improved detection of cell death in vivo with annexin V radiolabeled by site-specific methods
, 2006
In vivo tumor angiogenesis imaging with site-specific labeled Tc-99m-HYNIC-VEGF
, 2006
Tc-99-HYNIC-annexin VSPECT imaging of acute stroke
, 2006
Radiolabeling of HYNIC-annexin V with technetium-99m for in vivo imaging of apoptosis
, 2006
Only the CD62L(+) subpopulation of CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells protects from lethal acute GVHD
, 2005
Tumor imaging using a st
, 2004
Molecular imgaging with single photon emission computed tomography
, 2004
Apoptosis in a rodent model of cranial suture fusion: In situ imaging and gene expression alysis
, 2004
Detection of focal hypoxic-ischemic injury
, 2004
Multi-modality imaging identifies key times for annexin V imaging as an early predictor of
, 2004
Recent advances in the imaging of programmed cell death
, 2004
Imaging cell death in vivo
, 2003
Molecular imaging: the latest generation of contrast agents and tissue characterization techniques
, 2003
Bcl-2-mediated inhibition of apoptosis in rat cardiac allografts worsens development of graft
, 2003
Composite spirometric-computed tomography outcome measure in early cystic fibrosis lung disease
, 2003
An automated approach to quantitative air trapping measurements in mild cystic fibrosis
, 2003
Donor cardiac allografts from p53 knockout mice exhibit apoptosis
, 2002
Imaging cell death with radiolabeled annexin V in an experimental model of rheumatoid arthritis
, 2002
Nuclear medicine applications in molecular imaging
, 2002
The use of (99m)Technetium-labeled MCP-1 to assess
, 2002
Zinc chloride-mediated reduction of apoptosis as an adjunct immunosuppressive modality in cardiac
, 2002
Development of radiocontrast agents for vascular imaging: progress to date.
, 2002
Detection of early atherosclerosis with radiolabeled monocyte chemoattractant protein
, 2001
In vivo Imaging of acute cardiac rejection in human patients using
, 2001
Imaging macrophages and the apoptosis of granulocytes
, 2001
Apoptosis and allograft rejection in the absence of CD8(+) T cells
, 2001
Spirometer-triggered high-resolution computed tomography
, 2001
Imaging cyclophosphamide-induced intramedullary apoptosis in rats using Tc
, 2001
Will imaging of apoptosis play a role in clinical care? A tale of mice and men
, 2001
Noninvasive strategies to image cardiovascular apoptosis.
, 2001
TC99M MCP-1 imaging of chronic rejection in rat cardiac allografts.
, 2001
Zinc-mediated reduction of apoptosis in cardiac allografts
, 2000
Zinc-mediated reduction of apoptosis in cardiac allografts.
, 2000
Tc-99m annexin V imaging of neotal hypoxic brain injury
, 2000
Radioimaging to identify myocardial cell death and probably injury
, 2000
Gastrointestil dysfunction associated with syringomyelia and hydromyelia
, 2000
Radionuclide imaging of acute lung transplant rejection with annexin V
, 2000
Apoptosis: The importance of nuclear medicine
, 2000
Radiolabeled annexin V imaging
, 2000
Apoptotic cell death: its implications for imaging in the next millennium
, 2000
Sonography, CT, and MR imaging
, 2000
Technetium-99m HYNIC-annexin V
, 1999
In vivo detection of apoptotic cell death
, 1999
Dying a thousand deaths - Radionuclide imaging of apoptosis
, 1999
Standardized high-resolution CT of the lung using a spirometer-triggered electron beam CT scanner
, 1999
Non-invasive diagnosis of acute heart-or lung-transplant rejection using radiolabeled annexin V
, 1999
Imaging of apoptosis (programmed cell death) with Tc-99m annexin V
, 1999
The use of technetium Tc 99m annexin V for
, 1998
In vivo detection and imaging of phosphatidylserine expression during programmed cell death
, 1998
Impaired cerebrovascular autoregulation after hypoxic-ischemic injury in extremely low
, 1997
Quantitative alysis of apoptotic cell death using proton nuclear magnetic resonce spectroscopy
, 1997
Lipoblastoma of the thigh: MR appearance
, 1996
Neotal intracranial ischemia and hemorrhage: Diagnosis with US, CT, and MR imaging
, 1996
Detection of apoptotic cell death by proton nuclear magnetic resonce spectroscopy
, 1996
EVOLVING ASYMMETRIC HYPERTROPHIC PYLORIC
, 1995
THE INFLUENCE OF VOLUMETRIC TUMOR DOUBLING TIME, D-PLOIDY
, 1995
MR IMAGING IN AN EXPERIMENTAL-MODEL OF BRAIN-TUMOR IMMUNOTHERAPY
, 1991
COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY AS AN ADJUNCT TO ULTRASOUND IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE ACALCULOUS CHOLECYSTITIS
, 1991
What is Dr. Blankenberg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blankenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578653317.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blankenberg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blankenberg
What is Dr. Francis Blankenberg's specialty?
Dr. Blankenberg is a Pediatric Radiologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Radiologist do?
A pediatric radiologist specializes in all forms of diagnostic imaging related to the treatment of diseases in newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. This specialist possesses expertise in both imaging and interventional procedures for managing pediatric diseases. They must have a high knowledge and thorough understanding of organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases specific to children, and conditions that begin in childhood and lead to significant impairment in adulthood.
Is this Dr. Francis Blankenberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blankenberg is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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
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Is Francis Blankenberg accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Blankenberg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Blankenberg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blankenberg's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Blankenberg?
Please contact Dr. Blankenberg's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Blankenberg have?
Dr. Francis Blankenberg is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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