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Who is Dr. Kache, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Saraswati Kache, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kache graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics. Dr. Kache is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kache’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kache’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Kache go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Kache board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Saraswati Kache, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kache speak?
Dr. Kache and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kache treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kache 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. Kache. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
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
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Which procedures does Dr. Kache perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Saraswati Kache may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kache's office.
Does Dr. Kache accept my insurance?
Dr. Kache accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kache accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kache 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
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Kache's office located?
What is Dr. Kache's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kache's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952454365.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kache?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kache
What is Dr. Saraswati Kache's specialty?
Dr. Kache is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Kache to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saraswati Kache affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kache is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Saraswati Kache accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Saraswati Kache is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saraswati Kache offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kache's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saraswati Kache?
Please contact Dr. Kache's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saraswati Kache have?
Dr. Saraswati Kache is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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