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Dr. Christopher Fink, MD

Palo Alto, CA

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    Who is Dr. Fink, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Fink, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Fink is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fink’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fink’s office at (831) 423-4111.

    Is Dr. Fink board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Fink, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Fink speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fink treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fink 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. Fink. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Zellweger Spectrum Disorder
    • Leukodystrophies
    • Zellweger spectrum disorder
    • Zellweger Syndrome
    • Cerebrohepatorenal Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E71510: Zellweger syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Fink perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Does Dr. Fink accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fink accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 423-4111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fink accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Fink 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

    • California Water Service Group

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Fink's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Fink's Primary Practice

    2690 Hanover St

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (831) 423-4111

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    Dr. Christopher Fink's Practice 2

    750 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    Dr. Christopher Fink's Practice 3

    2025 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

    Dr. Fink's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245379270.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fink?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Fink's specialty?

    Dr. Fink is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Fink to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Fink affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Fink is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 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 Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with 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 Christopher Fink accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Fink is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Fink offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fink's office at (831) 423-4111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Fink?

    Please contact Dr. Fink's office at (831) 423-4111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Fink have?

    Dr. Christopher Fink is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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