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Dr. Xihua Sun, MD

Dr. Xihua Sun, MD

San Jose, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sun, Specialist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Xihua Sun, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Sun graduated from Jiamusi Medical College and completed his residency at University Medical Center Southern Navada. Dr. Sun is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sun’s office at (408) 557-0550.

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

    • Residency: University Medical Center Southern Navada | University of California College of Medicine

    • Medical School: Jiamusi Med Coll, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China | Jiamusi Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Sun speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Sun typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Sun 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. Sun. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63422: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left anterior cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's
    • Early Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Sun typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Sun 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. Sun. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Sun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 557-0550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sun accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Sun in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Sun's office located?

    Dr. Xihua Sun's Primary Practice

    349 S Monroe St Ste 40

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 557-0550

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sun affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sun has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center logo
    Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center,Santa Clara, CA
    Ranked

    Ranked in 2 Specialties

    Ranked

    Ranked in 4 Procedures

    Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital logo
    Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
    Ranked

    Ranked in 6 Procedures

    Regional Medical Center Of San Jose,San Jose, CA

    Oconnor Hospital,San Jose, CA

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center,San Jose, CA

    St. Louise Regional Hospital,Gilroy, CA

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

    Dr. Sun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851326672.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sun?

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

    What is Dr. Xihua Sun's specialty?

    Dr. Sun is a Specialist near San Jose, CA.

    Is Dr. Xihua Sun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sun is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a 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 Dr. Xihua Sun accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Xihua Sun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Xihua Sun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sun's office at (408) 557-0550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Xihua Sun?

    Please contact Dr. Sun's office at (408) 557-0550 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sun's office located?

    Dr. Sun's office is located in San Jose, CA.

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