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Dr. Juanita Loftus, MD

Dr. Juanita Loftus, MD

Palo Alto, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Loftus, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Juanita Loftus, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Loftus graduated from Washington University of Health and Sciences and completed her residency at St Louis Childrens Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Loftus is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Loftus’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Loftus’s office at (650) 903-3000.

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

    • Residency: St Louis Childrens Hosp, Pediatrics | Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University of Health and Sciences

    Is Dr. Loftus board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Juanita Loftus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Loftus speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Loftus treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Loftus 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. Loftus. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • General Infectious Disease Screening
    • Health Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check
    • Broad infection check
    • General parasite screening
    • Unspecified infectious disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
    • Z119: Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Jaundice
    • Yellow Skin
    • Yellow Eyes
    • Icterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R17: Unspecified jaundice

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Loftus perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Juanita Loftus may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Loftus' office.

    Does Dr. Loftus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Loftus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 903-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Loftus 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

    • Bon Ton Department Stores

    • California Water Service Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Loftus' office located?

    Dr. Juanita Loftus' Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 903-3000

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    Dr. Juanita Loftus' Practice 2

    2204 Grant Rd Ste 201

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 968-4535

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    Dr. Juanita Loftus' Practice 3

    453 Quarry Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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

    Dr. Loftus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871670729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Loftus?

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

    What is Dr. Juanita Loftus's specialty?

    Dr. Loftus is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Loftus to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Juanita Loftus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Loftus 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Juanita Loftus accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Juanita Loftus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Juanita Loftus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Loftus's office at (650) 903-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Juanita Loftus?

    Please contact Dr. Loftus's office at (650) 903-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Juanita Loftus have?

    Dr. Juanita Loftus is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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