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Dr. Rachel Herdes, DO
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
,Pediatrician
,Pediatric Obesity Medicine Specialist
,Obesity Medicine Specialist
,Gastroenterologist
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herdes, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Rachel Herdes, DO is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Herdes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herdes’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. Herdes’s office at (650) 723-5070.
What languages does Dr. Herdes speak?
Dr. Herdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Herdes treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Herdes 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. Herdes. 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:
- Intestinal Failure
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
- Intestinal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90821: Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
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:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Which procedures does Dr. Herdes perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Herdes may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Herdes' office.
Does Dr. Herdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Herdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-5070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herdes accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Herdes 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
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
OptumRx
Partnership Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Herdes' office located?
What is Dr. Herdes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346636842.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herdes
What is Dr. Rachel Herdes's specialty?
Dr. Herdes 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. Herdes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Herdes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herdes 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Rachel Herdes accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Herdes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Herdes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herdes's office at (650) 723-5070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Herdes?
Please contact Dr. Herdes's office at (650) 723-5070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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