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Dr. Juanita Loftus, MD

Dr. Juanita Loftus, MD

Pediatrician

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. 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 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Loftus typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Loftus typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Loftus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • North East Medical Services

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • 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

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    Dr. Juanita Loftus' Practice 3

    555 Castro St

    Mountain View, CA 94041

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    What hospitals are Dr. Loftus affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Loftus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA

    What is Dr. Loftus's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. 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' office at (650) 903-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Juanita Loftus?

    Please contact Dr. Loftus' office at (650) 903-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Loftus' office located?

    Dr. Loftus' offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and Mountain View, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Juanita Loftus have?

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