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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lai, Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kha Lai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lai is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (650) 321-4121.
What languages does Dr. Lai speak?
Dr. Lai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lai typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lai 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. Lai. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lai typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kha Lai may include:
Please contact Dr. Lai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lai 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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lai's office located?
What is Dr. Lai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598119208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lai
What is Dr. Kha Lai's specialty?
Dr. Lai is a Hospitalist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Kha Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Sequoia Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kha Lai accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kha Lai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kha Lai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kha Lai?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (650) 321-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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