31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tanaka, Anesthesiologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Pedro Tanaka, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Tanaka graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at Universidade Federal Do Parana, Brazil. Dr. Tanaka is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanaka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanaka’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Tanaka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Universidade Federal Do Parana, Brazil | Faculdade Evangelica De Parana, Brazil
Medical School: Faculdade Evangelica De Medicina, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil | Morehouse School of Medicine | Faculty Evangelica of Parana
What languages does Dr. Tanaka speak?
Dr. Tanaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tanaka typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tanaka 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. Tanaka. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tanaka typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pedro Tanaka may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tanaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tanaka accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Tanaka in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tanaka's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tanaka affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tanaka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Outstanding contribution and commitment, Indonesia Society of Obstetri
MBBS, Teaching excellence award, Department of Anesthesia, Stanford U
The H. B. Fairley
Anesthesia Department, Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford Anesthesia Teaching Scholar
Honorarium Member, Paranaense Society of Anesthesiology
Publications
The stanford anesthesia faculty teaching scholars program: summary of faculty development, projects
, 2013
Use of Tablet (iPad (R)) as a Tool for Teaching Anesthesiology in an Orthopedic Rotation
, 2012
What is Dr. Tanaka's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437294477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanaka
What is Dr. Pedro Tanaka's specialty?
Dr. Tanaka is an Anesthesiologist near Stanford, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is Dr. Pedro Tanaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanaka is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Pedro Tanaka accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pedro Tanaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pedro Tanaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pedro Tanaka?
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office at (650) 723-4000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Tanaka's office located?
Dr. Tanaka's office is located in Stanford, CA.
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