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Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei, MD

Anesthesiologist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shirakawa Wei, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shirakawa Wei is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirakawa Wei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirakawa Wei’s office at (916) 734-5028.

    What languages does Dr. Shirakawa Wei speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shirakawa Wei typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shirakawa Wei 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. Shirakawa Wei. 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:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shirakawa Wei typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shirakawa Wei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shirakawa Wei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-5028 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shirakawa Wei accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Shirakawa Wei in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shirakawa Wei's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei's Primary Practice

    2315 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-5028

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    Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei's Practice 2

    4150 V St Ste 1200

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    What hospitals are Dr. Shirakawa Wei affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Shirakawa Wei has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Shirakawa Wei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740668367.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirakawa Wei?

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

    What is Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei's specialty?

    Dr. Shirakawa Wei is an Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, 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. Nicole Shirakawa Wei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shirakawa Wei is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center 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 Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shirakawa Wei's office at (916) 734-5028 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicole Shirakawa Wei?

    Please contact Dr. Shirakawa Wei's office at (916) 734-5028 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shirakawa Wei's office located?

    Dr. Shirakawa Wei's office is located in Sacramento, CA.