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Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn, MD

Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn, MD

Palo Alto, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kapphahn, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kapphahn graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency at John Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Kapphahn is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kapphahn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kapphahn’s office at (408) 426-5590.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kapphahn?

    Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adolescent Medicine Specialist 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. Kapphahn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abuse/Neglect, Eating Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Kapphahn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA | UCSF Medical Center CA | Ucsf Med Center

    • Residency: John Hopkins Hospital | Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals | Johns Hopkins University,Baltimore, Md, Usa

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kapphahn board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1994, American Board of Pediatrics since 1990

    What languages does Dr. Kapphahn speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Kapphahn treat?

    As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kapphahn 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. Kapphahn. 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:

    • Anorexia Nervosa (Restricting Type)
    • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
    • Eating Disorder
    • Anorexia Nervosa
    • Restrictive Anorexia
    • Anorexia without Binging
    • Self-Starvation
    • ARFID
    • Selective eating disorder
    • Food avoidance disorder
    • Disordered eating
    • Food-related mental health issues
    • Feeding disorders
    • Anorexia
    • Restrictive Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5001: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
    • F5082: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
    • F509: Eating disorder, unspecified
    • F5000: Anorexia nervosa, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Moderate Malnutrition
    • Mild Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus
    • Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
    • Moderate Underweight
    • Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Mild Nutritional Deficiency
    • Slight Underweight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Anorexia Nervosa
    • Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating/Purging Type
    • Anorexia Nervosa, Restricting Type
    • Eating Disorder
    • Anorexia
    • Anorexia with binging and purging
    • Purging anorexia
    • Binge-purge anorexia
    • Restrictive anorexia
    • Anorexia with food restriction
    • Dieting anorexia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F50019: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, unspecified
    • F5002: Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type
    • F50012: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, severe
    • F50029: Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Orthostatic Hypotension
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Postural Hypotension
    • Dizziness on Standing
    • Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I951: Orthostatic hypotension

    Also known as:

    • Bulimia Nervosa
    • Eating Disorder
    • Bulimia
    • Binge-Purge Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F502: Bulimia nervosa

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Amenorrhea
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods (Secondary)
    • Stopped Periods
    • No Periods After Starting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N911: Secondary amenorrhea

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Which procedures does Dr. Kapphahn perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kapphahn's office.

    Does Dr. Kapphahn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kapphahn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 426-5590 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kapphahn 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kapphahn's office located?

    Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (408) 426-5590

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    Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn's Practice 2

    1174 Castro St Ste 250A

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 694-0660

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    Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn's Practice 3

    1195 W Fremont Ave

    Sunnyvale, CA 94087

    (408) 426-5590

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Higher Caloric Intake in Hospitalized Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa Is Associated

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2013

    A self-defense program reduces the incidence of sexual assault in kenyan adolescent girls.

    jourl of adolescent health, 2013

    An Eleven Site tiol Quality Improvement Evaluation of Adolescent Medicine

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2011

    Fincing mental health services for adolescents

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2006

    Fincing mental health services for adolescents: A background paper

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2006

    Adolescent girls' and boys' preferences for provider gender and confidentiality

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1999

    Access to medical care for adolescents

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1999

    Meeting the health care needs of adolescents in maged care: A background paper

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1998

    Schools sites for research: Land of opportunity - And dilemma

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1996

    THE IMPACT OF HEALTH-INSURANCE STATUS ON ADOLESCENTS UTILIZATION OF SCHOOL

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1995

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

    Dr. Kapphahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114069069.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kapphahn?

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

    What is Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn's specialty?

    Dr. Kapphahn is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. Contact Dr. Kapphahn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kapphahn is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. 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

    Where can I learn more about Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Adolescent Medicine Specialist with 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 Cynthia Kapphahn accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kapphahn's office at (408) 426-5590 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Kapphahn?

    Please contact Dr. Kapphahn's office at (408) 426-5590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn have?

    Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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