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Who is Dr. Rausa, Nephrologist in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Katherine Rausa, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rausa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rausa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rausa’s office at (510) 841-4525.
Is Dr. Rausa board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Rausa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rausa speak?
Dr. Rausa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Rausa typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Rausa 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. Rausa. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Rausa typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Rausa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rausa. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Access Declotting
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Does Dr. Rausa accept my insurance?
Dr. Rausa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 841-4525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rausa accept in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Rausa in South San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rausa's office located?
Dr. Katherine Rausa's Primary Practice
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(510) 841-4525
What is Dr. Rausa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rausa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235212044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rausa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rausa
What is Dr. Katherine Rausa's specialty?
Dr. Rausa is a Nephrologist near South San Francisco, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Katherine Rausa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rausa is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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 Katherine Rausa accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Rausa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Rausa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rausa's office at (510) 841-4525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Rausa?
Please contact Dr. Rausa's office at (510) 841-4525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Rausa have?
Dr. Katherine Rausa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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