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Dr. Jan Kato, MD

San Jose, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kato, Hospitalist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Jan Kato, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Kato is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kato’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kato’s office at (408) 972-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Kato speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kato typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kato 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. Kato. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kato typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jan Kato may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kato accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kato in San Jose, 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

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kato's office located?

    Dr. Jan Kato's Primary Practice

    260 International Cir

    San Jose, CA 95119

    (408) 972-7000

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    Dr. Jan Kato's Practice 2

    250 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    Dr. Jan Kato's Practice 3

    700 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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

    Dr. Kato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912079666.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kato?

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

    What is Dr. Jan Kato's specialty?

    Dr. Kato is a Hospitalist near San Jose, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Jan Kato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kato is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Jan Kato accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jan Kato is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jan Kato offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kato's office at (408) 972-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jan Kato?

    Please contact Dr. Kato's office at (408) 972-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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