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Dr. Karen Pimentel, MD

Pediatrician

Fremont, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pimentel, Pediatrician in Fremont, CA?

    Dr. Karen Pimentel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Pimentel graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed her residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Pediatrics; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Pimentel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pimentel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pimentel’s office at (510) 248-3000.

    Where did Dr. Pimentel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Pediatrics; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics | L a Co Usc Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada | University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine | University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pimentel board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Pimentel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Pimentel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pimentel typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pimentel 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. Pimentel. 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, 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:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pimentel typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Pimentel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Pimentel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pimentel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 248-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pimentel accept in Fremont, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Samaritan Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Pimentel's office located?

    Dr. Karen Pimentel's Primary Practice

    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy

    Fremont, CA 94538

    (510) 248-3000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pimentel affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Pimentel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Fremont Medical Center,Fremont, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CA

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

    Dr. Pimentel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346390168.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pimentel?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Pimentel's specialty?

    Dr. Pimentel is a Pediatrician near Fremont, 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 Dr. Karen Pimentel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pimentel is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Karen Pimentel accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Pimentel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Pimentel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pimentel's office at (510) 248-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Pimentel?

    Please contact Dr. Pimentel's office at (510) 248-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pimentel's office located?

    Dr. Pimentel's office is located in Fremont, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Pimentel have?

    Dr. Karen Pimentel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.