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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stern, Pulmonologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Ken Stern, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stern is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stern’s office at (510) 271-4400.
What languages does Dr. Stern speak?
Dr. Stern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Stern typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Stern 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. Stern. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Stern typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ken Stern may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Stern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stern accept my insurance?
Dr. Stern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 271-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stern accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Stern in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Stern's office located?
Dr. Ken Stern's Primary Practice
3300 Webster St Ste 1000
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 271-4400
What hospitals are Dr. Stern affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Stern has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus,San Francisco, CA
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus,San Francisco, CA
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CARanked in 6 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
What is Dr. Stern's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427476514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stern
What is Dr. Ken Stern's specialty?
Dr. Stern is a Pulmonologist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is Dr. Ken Stern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stern is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sutter Delta Medical Center, 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
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Is Dr. Ken Stern accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ken Stern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ken Stern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (510) 271-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ken Stern?
Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (510) 271-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Stern's office located?
Dr. Stern's offices are located in Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA.
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