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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. Dr. Herdes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herdes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Herdes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intestinal Failure
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Herdes typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Herdes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rachel Herdes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herdes is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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