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Dr. Terence Ahern, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahern, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Terence Ahern, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ahern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahern’s office at (208) 727-8800.

    What languages does Dr. Ahern speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahern typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ahern 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. Ahern. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahern typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Terence Ahern may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ahern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ahern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 727-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahern accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ahern's office located?

    Dr. Terence Ahern's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (208) 727-8800

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    Dr. Terence Ahern's Practice 2

    1800 N California St

    Stockton, CA 95204

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

    Dr. Ahern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104195916.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahern?

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

    What is Dr. Terence Ahern's specialty?

    Dr. Ahern is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Terence Ahern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahern is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Terence Ahern accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Terence Ahern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Terence Ahern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahern's office at (208) 727-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Terence Ahern?

    Please contact Dr. Ahern's office at (208) 727-8800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ahern's office located?

    Dr. Ahern's offices are located in Stanford, CA and Stockton, CA.