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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kan, Pediatric Urologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kathleen Kan, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kan’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Kan speak?
Dr. Kan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kan treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Kan 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. Kan. 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.
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Other Penis Disorder
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- One Undescended Testicle
- One Ectopic Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
- Unilateral Ectopic Testis
- Misplaced Testicle
- Cryptorchidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
- Q5301: Ectopic testis, unilateral
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Blocked Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
- Ureter Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Congenital Chordee
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q544: Congenital chordee
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N432: Other hydrocele
Also known as:
- Congenital Penile Torsion
- Birth Defects
- Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis at Birth
- Penile Rotation
- Congenital Penile Curvature
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5563: Congenital torsion of penis
Also known as:
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
Also known as:
- Kidney Dysplasia
- Kidney Cysts
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
- Renal Dysplasia
- Abnormal Kidney Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q614: Renal dysplasia
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
What procedures does Dr. Kan perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Kan 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. Kan. 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.
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Foreskin Slitting Procedure
- Dorsal Slit Procedure
- Prepuce Incision
- Foreskin Release
CPT Codes:
- 54001: Slitting of prepuce, dorsal or lateral (separate procedure); except newborn
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Does Dr. Kan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kan accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kan in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Hill Physicians Medical Group
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kan's office located?
What is Dr. Kan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275890923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kan
What is Dr. Kathleen Kan's specialty?
Dr. Kan is a Pediatric Urologist near Palo Alto, CA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Kan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathleen Kan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kan is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Kathleen Kan accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Kan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Kan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kan's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Kan?
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