Dr. Vivianne Tawfik, MD
Redwood City, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tawfik, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Vivianne Tawfik, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tawfik graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed her residency at Stanford University Program. Dr. Tawfik is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tawfik’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tawfik’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Tawfik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Program
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
What languages does Dr. Tawfik speak?
Dr. Tawfik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tawfik typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tawfik 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. Tawfik. 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:
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Causalgia
- Right Arm Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- CRPS Type II
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
- Right Arm CRPS
- Right Arm Nerve Pain Syndrome
- Right Arm Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5772: Causalgia of left lower limb
- G5642: Causalgia of left upper limb
- G5641: Causalgia of right upper limb
Also known as:
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS
- Causalgia
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5771: Causalgia of right lower limb
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tawfik typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tawfik 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. Tawfik. 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)
Does Dr. Tawfik accept my insurance?
Dr. Tawfik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tawfik accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Tawfik in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tawfik's office located?
Dr. Vivianne Tawfik's Primary Practice
420 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 723-4000
Recognitions
Publications
Delta Opioid Receptors Presyptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spil
, 2014
Perioperative Interventions to Reduce Chronic Postsurgical Pain
, 2013
Deep Brain Stimulation Results in Local Glutamate and Adenosine Release
, 2010
Propentofylline-induced astrocyte modulation leads to alterations in glial glutamate promoter
, 2008
Neuregulin 1 is a pronociceptive cytokine that is regulated by progesterone in the spil cord
, 2008
Intracranial self-stimulation of the dorsal raphe sensitizes psychostimulant locomotion
, 2007
Efficacy of propentofylline, a glial modulating agent
, 2007
Induction of astrocyte differentiation by propentofylline increases glutamate transporter
, 2006
Differential spil cord gene expression in rodent models of radicular and neuropathic pain
, 2006
The tetrapartite sypse: Path to CNS sensitization and chronic pain
, 2006
Progesterone mediates godal hormone differences in tactile
, 2006
Sex differences in lumbar spil cord gene expression following experimental lumbar radiculopathy
, 2006
Differential regulation of neuregulin 1 expression by progesterone in astrocytes and neurons
, 2006
Safety issues concerning the medical use of canbis and canbinoids.
, 2005
Transcriptiol and translatiol regulation of glial activation by morphine in a rodent model of
, 2005
The organizatiol and activatiol effects of sex hormones on tactile and thermal hypersensitivity
, 2005
Neuroimmune activation and neuroinflammation in chronic pain and opioid tolerance/hyperalgesia.
, 2004
What is Dr. Tawfik's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tawfik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679716252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tawfik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tawfik
What is Dr. Vivianne Tawfik's specialty?
Dr. Tawfik is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Redwood City, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Vivianne Tawfik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tawfik is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Vivianne Tawfik accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivianne Tawfik is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivianne Tawfik offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tawfik's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivianne Tawfik?
Please contact Dr. Tawfik's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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