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Dr. Scott Rudy, MD

Dr. Scott Rudy, MD

Anesthesiologist

Palo Alto, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rudy, Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Scott Rudy, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Rudy graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rudy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rudy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rudy’s office at (209) 603-8524.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford Ca - Bariatric Surgery

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Rudy board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Rudy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Rudy speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rudy typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rudy 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. Rudy. 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:

    • 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rudy typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Rudy may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rudy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rudy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 603-8524 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Rudy in Palo Alto, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Spectrum

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rudy's office located?

    Dr. Scott Rudy's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (209) 603-8524

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    Dr. Scott Rudy's Practice 2

    325 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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

    Dr. Rudy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154463222.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rudy?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Rudy's specialty?

    Dr. Rudy is an Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, 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 Dr. Scott Rudy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rudy 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Scott Rudy accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Rudy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Rudy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rudy's office at (209) 603-8524 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Rudy?

    Please contact Dr. Rudy's office at (209) 603-8524 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rudy's office located?

    Dr. Rudy's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and Los Altos, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Rudy have?

    Dr. Scott Rudy is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.