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Who is Dr. Khan, Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Faraz Khan, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Khan is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khan’s office at (909) 558-2822.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Khan?
Dr. Faraz Khan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon 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. Khan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chest Wall Deformities, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pectus Excavatum, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Khan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Khan speak?
Dr. Khan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Khan treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Khan 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. Khan. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cysts in Lung at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Lung Disease
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
- CCAM
- Cystic Lung Disease in Newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q330: Congenital cystic lung
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Defect
- Birth Defects
- Abdominal wall defect
- Exomphalos
- Omphalocele
- Belly Button Hernia (Severe)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q792: Exomphalos
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:
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- CDH
- Diaphragm birth defect
- Hole in diaphragm at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
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
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Anal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Perianal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus
- Anal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K610: Anal abscess
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Khan perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Faraz Khan may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Khan's office.
Does Dr. Khan accept my insurance?
Dr. Khan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-2822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khan accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Khan 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)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Partnership Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Khan's office located?
What is Dr. Khan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952542169.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khan
What is Dr. Faraz Khan's specialty?
Dr. Khan is a Pediatric Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Khan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Faraz Khan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khan 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 Faraz Khan accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Faraz Khan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Faraz Khan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khan's office at (909) 558-2822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Faraz Khan?
Please contact Dr. Khan's office at (909) 558-2822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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