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Dr. Sawsan Kara, MD

San Carlos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kara, Pediatrician in San Carlos, CA?

    Dr. Sawsan Kara, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Carlos, CA. Dr. Kara is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kara’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kara’s office at (650) 596-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Kara speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kara treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kara 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. Kara. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech Problems
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech difficulties
    • Communication issues
    • Talking problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • R479: Unspecified speech disturbances

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Other Acquired Head Deformity
    • Head shape change
    • Deformed head
    • Acquired skull deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M952: Other acquired deformity of head

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gaucher Disease
    • Glucocerebrosidase deficiency', 'Gaucher's disease
    • Genetic Metabolic Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7522: Gaucher disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Behavioral Changes
    • Mental Disorder
    • Changes in behavior
    • Unusual appearance
    • Behavioral symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

    What procedures does Dr. Kara perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kara 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. Kara. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Group Speech Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Group Language Therapy
    • Group Voice Therapy
    • Group Communication Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Kara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kara accept in San Carlos, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Inland Empire

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kara's office located?

    Dr. Sawsan Kara's Primary Practice

    301 Industrial Rd # 1

    San Carlos, CA 94070

    (650) 596-4000

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

    Dr. Kara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912073339.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kara?

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

    What is Dr. Sawsan Kara's specialty?

    Dr. Kara is a Pediatrician near San Carlos, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Kara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sawsan Kara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kara is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula 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

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    Is Sawsan Kara accepting new patients in San Carlos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sawsan Kara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sawsan Kara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kara's office at (650) 596-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sawsan Kara?

    Please contact Dr. Kara's office at (650) 596-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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