17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shimazaki, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Mark Shimazaki, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Shimazaki graduated from Touro University - California Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University of California (Irvine) Program. Dr. Shimazaki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shimazaki’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shimazaki’s office at (408) 851-1000.
Where did Dr. Shimazaki go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California (Irvine) Program
Medical School: Touro University - California Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Shimazaki board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Shimazaki, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shimazaki speak?
Dr. Shimazaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shimazaki typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shimazaki 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. Shimazaki. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shimazaki typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Shimazaki may include:
Please contact Dr. Shimazaki's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shimazaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Shimazaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shimazaki accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Shimazaki in Santa Clara, 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
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Imperial Health Holdings
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shimazaki's office located?
Dr. Mark Shimazaki's Primary Practice
710 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
What is Dr. Shimazaki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shimazaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275611717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shimazaki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shimazaki
What is Dr. Mark Shimazaki's specialty?
Dr. Shimazaki is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Santa Clara, CA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Mark Shimazaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shimazaki is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. 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 Mark Shimazaki accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Shimazaki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Shimazaki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shimazaki's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Shimazaki?
Please contact Dr. Shimazaki's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Shimazaki have?
Dr. Mark Shimazaki is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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