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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sultan, Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Pervez Sultan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sultan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sultan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sultan’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Sultan speak?
Dr. Sultan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sultan typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sultan 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. Sultan. 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:
- Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
- First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
- Postpartum Care
- Wounds and Injuries
- Moderate vaginal tear
- Second degree tear after birth
- Perineal muscle tear
- Minor vaginal tear
- Superficial perineal laceration
- First degree tear after birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
- O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Weak Labor Contractions (Secondary Uterine Inertia)
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
- Uterine inertia
- Labor arrest
- Failure to progress in labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
- O621: Secondary uterine inertia
Also known as:
- Breech Presentation
- Childbirth Problems
- Baby is Breech
- Feet First Birth
- Bottom First Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Gestational Hypertension in Labor
- High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
- Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sultan typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pervez Sultan may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Sultan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sultan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sultan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sultan accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sultan 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sultan's office located?
What is Dr. Sultan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sultan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063720506.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sultan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sultan
What is Dr. Pervez Sultan's specialty?
Dr. Sultan is a Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Pervez Sultan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sultan 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pervez Sultan accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pervez Sultan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pervez Sultan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sultan's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pervez Sultan?
Please contact Dr. Sultan's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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