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Dr. Sarah Hirata, MD

Pediatrician

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hirata, Pediatrician in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Sarah Hirata, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Hirata is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirata’s office at (818) 249-9454.

    What languages does Dr. Hirata speak?

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

    • English
    • Japanese

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hirata typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hirata 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. Hirata. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hirata typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hirata 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. Hirata. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Hirata accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hirata accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 249-9454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hirata's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Hirata's Primary Practice

    2516 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (818) 249-9454

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

    Dr. Hirata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316479058.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirata?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Hirata's specialty?

    Dr. Hirata is a Pediatrician near Sacramento, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Sarah Hirata affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hirata is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Adventist Health White Memorial, Valley Presbyterian 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

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    Is Dr. Sarah Hirata accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Hirata is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Hirata offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hirata's office at (818) 249-9454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Hirata?

    Please contact Dr. Hirata's office at (818) 249-9454 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hirata's office located?

    Dr. Hirata's office is located in Sacramento, CA.