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Who is Dr. Vankova, Anesthesiologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Sarah Vankova, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vankova is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vankova’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vankova’s office at (408) 559-2011.
Is Dr. Vankova board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Vankova, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Vankova speak?
Dr. Vankova and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vankova typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vankova 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. Vankova. 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:
- 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:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vankova typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Vankova may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Vankova's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vankova accept my insurance?
Dr. Vankova accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 559-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vankova accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Vankova in San Jose, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vankova's office located?
What is Dr. Vankova's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vankova's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255534129.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vankova?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vankova
What is Dr. Sarah Vankova's specialty?
Dr. Vankova is a Anesthesiologist near San Jose, 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 this Dr. Sarah Vankova affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vankova is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Sutter Solano Medical Center 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 Sarah Vankova accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Vankova is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Vankova offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vankova's office at (408) 559-2011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Vankova?
Please contact Dr. Vankova's office at (408) 559-2011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Vankova have?
Dr. Sarah Vankova is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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