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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birnie, Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Krista Birnie, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Birnie graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency at LUCILE PACKARD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Dr. Birnie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birnie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birnie’s office.
Where did Dr. Birnie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LUCILE PACKARD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birnie speak?
Dr. Birnie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Birnie treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Birnie 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. Birnie. 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:
- Newborn Affected by Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate
- Childbirth Problems
- Infant affected by irregular fetal heartbeat
- Baby affected by abnormal heart rhythm in womb
- Newborn with prenatal heart rate issues
- Neonatal effects of abnormal fetal heart rate
- Infant affected by childbirth problems
- Baby affected by delivery complications
- Newborn with birth complications
- Neonatal effects of labor issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- P03819: Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm, unspecified as to time of onset
- P0389: Newborn affected by other specified complications of labor and delivery
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Newborn Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Infant Low Blood Sugar
- Low Glucose in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- P704: Other neonatal hypoglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Birnie perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Krista Birnie may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Birnie's office.
Does Dr. Birnie accept my insurance?
Dr. Birnie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birnie accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Birnie 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Birnie's office located?
What is Dr. Birnie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birnie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205193547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birnie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birnie
What is Dr. Krista Birnie's specialty?
Dr. Birnie is a Hospitalist near Palo Alto, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Birnie to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krista Birnie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birnie 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Krista Birnie accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Krista Birnie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krista Birnie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birnie's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krista Birnie?
Please contact Dr. Birnie's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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