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Dr. Allison Ast, MD

Pediatrician

Los Gatos, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ast, Pediatrician in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Allison Ast, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Ast is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ast’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Ast speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ast 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. Ast. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Allison Ast may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ast accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ast accept in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Ast in Los Gatos, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ast's office located?

    Dr. Allison Ast's Primary Practice

    15400 Los Gatos Blvd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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

    Dr. Ast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356640502.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ast?

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

    What is Dr. Allison Ast's specialty?

    Dr. Ast is a Pediatrician near Los Gatos, 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. Allison Ast affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Ast is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Allison Ast accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Ast is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Ast offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ast's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Allison Ast?

    Please contact Dr. Ast's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ast's office located?

    Dr. Ast's office is located in Los Gatos, CA.