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Dr. Diane Suwabe, MD

Dr. Diane Suwabe, MD

San Mateo, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Suwabe, Pediatrician in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Diane Suwabe, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Suwabe graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics. Dr. Suwabe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suwabe’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suwabe’s office at (650) 343-4200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Suwabe?

    Dr. Diane Suwabe, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Suwabe empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Mateo, CA community, Dr. Suwabe is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics | Chldns Hosp N Calif | Children's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Suwabe board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Diane Suwabe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Suwabe speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Suwabe typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Suwabe 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. Suwabe. 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:

    • 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:

    • Phonological Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Suwabe typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Suwabe 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. Suwabe. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Does Dr. Suwabe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Suwabe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 343-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Suwabe accept in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Suwabe in San Mateo, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Suwabe's office located?

    Dr. Diane Suwabe's Primary Practice

    123 S San Mateo Dr

    San Mateo, CA 94401

    (650) 343-4200

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

    Dr. Suwabe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316014087.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suwabe?

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

    What is Dr. Diane Suwabe's specialty?

    Dr. Suwabe is a Pediatrician near San Mateo, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Diane Suwabe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Suwabe is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sequoia 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Diane Suwabe accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Diane Suwabe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Diane Suwabe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Suwabe's office at (650) 343-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Diane Suwabe?

    Please contact Dr. Suwabe's office at (650) 343-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Diane Suwabe have?

    Dr. Diane Suwabe is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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