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Dr. Faraz Khan, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. Dr. Khan is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and 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, and 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 a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Khan typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Sunken Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Excavatum
    • Funnel Chest
    • Concave Chest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q676: Pectus excavatum

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Khan typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Khan 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
    • Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
    • Stretched Esophagus Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Khan's office located?

    Dr. Faraz Khan's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (909) 558-2822

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    Dr. Faraz Khan's Practice 2

    710 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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    Dr. Faraz Khan's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr Ste M116

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    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.

    What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?

    Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.

    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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