41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kulkarni, Anesthesiologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Kulkarni is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kulkarni’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. Kulkarni’s office at (650) 723-6411.
What languages does Dr. Kulkarni speak?
Dr. Kulkarni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Kulkarni treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kulkarni 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. Kulkarni. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchial Disorder
- Other Bronchial Tube Diseases
- Miscellaneous Airway Disorders
- Unspecified Bronchial Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9809: Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Coughing Up Blood
- Cough
- Bloody cough
- Spitting blood
- Hemoptysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R042: Hemoptysis
Which procedures does Dr. Kulkarni perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kulkarni's office.
Does Dr. Kulkarni accept my insurance?
Dr. Kulkarni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kulkarni accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Kulkarni in Stanford, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kulkarni's office located?
Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 723-6411
Recognitions
Publications
Reinforcement Learning for Closed-Loop Propofol Anesthesia: A Study in Human Volunteers
JOURL OF MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCH, 2014
Where Are My Teeth? A Case of Unnoticed Ingestion of a Dislodged Fixed Partial Denture
ANESTHESIA AND ALGESIA, 2009
Isolation of the right upper-lobe with a left-sided double-lumen tube after left-pneumonectomy
ANESTHESIA AND ALGESIA, 2007
Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in morbidly obese patients.
Current opinion in aesthesiology, 2007
Securing the airway of a 'super sized' patient: another use for the Aintree Catheter (R)
EUROPEAN JOURL OF AESTHESIOLOGY, 2006
What is Dr. Kulkarni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689700981.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kulkarni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kulkarni
What is Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni's specialty?
Dr. Kulkarni is a Anesthesiologist near Stanford, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Kulkarni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kulkarni is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Vivekanand Kulkarni accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kulkarni's office at (650) 723-6411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivekanand Kulkarni?
Please contact Dr. Kulkarni's office at (650) 723-6411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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