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Dr. Thomas Gaffey, MD

Anesthesiologist

Palo Alto, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gaffey, Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Thomas Gaffey, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Gaffey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaffey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaffey’s office at (650) 853-2894.

    Is Dr. Gaffey board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Gaffey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Gaffey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gaffey typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gaffey 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. Gaffey. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gaffey typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gaffey 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. Gaffey. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Gaffey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gaffey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffey accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Gaffey in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Gaffey's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Gaffey's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 853-2894

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    Dr. Thomas Gaffey's Practice 2

    2950 Whipple Ave

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Dr. Thomas Gaffey's Practice 3

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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

    Dr. Gaffey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881612190.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffey?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Gaffey's specialty?

    Dr. Gaffey is an Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Thomas Gaffey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gaffey is affiliated with Sequoia 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 Dr. Thomas Gaffey accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Gaffey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Gaffey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gaffey's office at (650) 853-2894 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Gaffey?

    Please contact Dr. Gaffey's office at (650) 853-2894 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gaffey's office located?

    Dr. Gaffey's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and Redwood City, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Gaffey have?

    Dr. Thomas Gaffey is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.