
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kandel, Pediatrician in Sunnyvale, CA?
Dr. Lori Kandel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sunnyvale, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Kandel graduated from Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel and completed her residency at Children',s Hospital. Dr. Kandel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kandel’s office at (408) 730-4251.
Where did Dr. Kandel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children',s Hospital | Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Los Angeles
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel | Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kandel board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Lori Kandel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kandel speak?
Dr. Kandel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kandel typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kandel 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. Kandel. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breastfeeding Care
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Care
- Lactation Support
- Nursing Mother Check-up
- Breastfeeding Consultation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z391: Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eating Disorder
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Disordered eating
- Food-related mental health issues
- Feeding disorders
- Anorexia
- Self-Starvation
- Restrictive Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F509: Eating disorder, unspecified
- F5000: Anorexia nervosa, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kandel typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lori Kandel may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Kandel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kandel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kandel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 730-4251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kandel accept in Sunnyvale, CA?
Dr. Kandel in Sunnyvale, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Kandel's office located?
Dr. Lori Kandel's Primary Practice
301 Old San Francisco Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 730-4251
What is Dr. Kandel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kandel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144378068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kandel
What is Dr. Lori Kandel's specialty?
Dr. Kandel is a Pediatrician near Sunnyvale, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Lori Kandel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kandel is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lori Kandel accepting new patients in Sunnyvale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lori Kandel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lori Kandel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kandel's office at (408) 730-4251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lori Kandel?
Please contact Dr. Kandel's office at (408) 730-4251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lori Kandel have?
Dr. Lori Kandel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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