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Dr. Diane Dao, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dao, Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Diane Dao, MD is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dao’s office at (443) 465-3519.

    What languages does Dr. Dao speak?

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

    • English
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dao typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dao 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. Dao. 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:

    • 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Incompetence During Pregnancy
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Incompetent Cervix
    • Cervical Insufficiency
    • Weak Cervix in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O3430: Maternal care for cervical incompetence, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    What procedures does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dao typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Diane Dao may include:

    Please contact Dr. Dao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Dao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 465-3519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Dao in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dao's office located?

    Dr. Diane Dao's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (443) 465-3519

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    Dr. Diane Dao's Practice 2

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

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

    Dr. Dao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285160432.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dao?

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

    What is Dr. Diane Dao's specialty?

    Dr. Dao is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist do?

    A pediatric anesthesiologist is an anesthesiologist with advanced training and expertise in addressing the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. This specialist assesses complex medical issues in young patients requiring surgery and is responsible for their preparation and postoperative care. Additionally, they administer anesthesia and manage pain for procedures performed outside the operating room, including MRI, CT scans, and radiation therapy.

    Is Dr. Diane Dao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dao is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Anesthesiologist. Explore 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 Dr. Diane Dao accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Diane Dao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Diane Dao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dao's office at (443) 465-3519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Diane Dao?

    Please contact Dr. Dao's office at (443) 465-3519 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dao's office located?

    Dr. Dao's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and San Francisco, CA.