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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matalon, Clinical Geneticist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Dena Matalon, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Matalon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matalon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matalon’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Matalon speak?
Dr. Matalon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Matalon treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Matalon 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. Matalon. 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Facial Birth Defects
- Other Genetic Syndrome
- Other Specific Birth Defects
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Congenital Facial Syndromes
- Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
- Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
- Rare Congenital Anomalies
- Uncommon Birth Malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q870: Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance
- Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
- Q898: Other specified congenital malformations
Also known as:
- Male Genetic Carrier Testing for Family Planning
- Genetic Testing
- Male genetic testing for reproduction
- Genetic carrier screening for men
- Preconception genetic testing (male)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z31440: Encounter of male for testing for genetic disease carrier status for procreative management
Also known as:
- High Phenylalanine Levels
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Metabolic Disorder
- Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
- Phenylketonuria
- Hyperphenylalaninemia
- Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
- PKU', 'Følling's Disease
- Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias
- E700: Classical phenylketonuria
Also known as:
- Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
- Single Cleft Lip and Palate
- Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
- Split Palate
- Palatoschisis
- Roof of Mouth Cleft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Pregnancy Screening Results
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Concerning prenatal test results
- Abnormal antenatal findings
- Unexpected pregnancy test results
ICD-10 Codes:
- O289: Unspecified abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother
Also known as:
- Lysine and Hydroxylysine Metabolism Disorder
- Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
- Hyperlysinemia
- Lysine Processing Problems
- Genetic Lysine Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E723: Disorders of lysine and hydroxylysine metabolism
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Sagittal Craniosynostosis
- Premature sagittal suture fusion
- Scaphocephaly
- Sagittal skull fusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
Also known as:
- Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Lipid Metabolism Disorder
- Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
- MCAD Deficiency
- Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
- MCADD
ICD-10 Codes:
- E71311: Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Also known as:
- Family history of genetic disease carrier
- Family History
- Genetic Disorder
- Inherited genetic disease risk
- Genetic carrier status in family
- Family history of inherited conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8481: Family history of carrier of genetic disease
Also known as:
- 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
- Genetic Disorder
- 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
- Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
- DiGeorge Syndrome
- Catch 22 Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q9381: Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Which procedures does Dr. Matalon perform as a Clinical Geneticist?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Dena Matalon may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Matalon's office.
Does Dr. Matalon accept my insurance?
Dr. Matalon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matalon accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Matalon in Palo Alto, 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
Bon Ton Department Stores
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
MIT Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Matalon's office located?
What is Dr. Matalon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matalon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134567696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matalon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matalon
What is Dr. Dena Matalon's specialty?
Dr. Matalon is a Clinical Geneticist near Palo Alto, CA. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Matalon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dena Matalon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matalon is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
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Is Dena Matalon accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dena Matalon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dena Matalon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matalon's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dena Matalon?
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