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Who is Dr. Ma, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Meiqian Ma, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ma’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Ma speak?
Dr. Ma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ma treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ma 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. Ma. 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:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Childhood Arthritis
- Kids Arthritis
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0890: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified site
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Immune System Disorder
- Other Immune System Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunity Problems
- Immune System Dysfunction
- Immunological Disorders
- Immunity Disorder
- Immunological Disorder
- Immune Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- D899: Disorder involving the immune mechanism, unspecified
- D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection Exposure
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease Contact
- Suspected Bacterial Infection
- Exposure to Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20818: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term NSAID Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic NSAID therapy
- Ongoing anti-inflammatory medication
- NSAID pain relief
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z791: Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Mental Disorder
- Psychological disorders
- Emotional problems
- Behavioral health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F489: Nonpsychotic mental disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Dysfunction
- Joint Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M249: Joint derangement, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- OCD
- Compulsive Behavior Disorder
- Obsessive Thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- F429: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Ma perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Meiqian Ma may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ma's office.
Does Dr. Ma accept my insurance?
Dr. Ma 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. Ma accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ma 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Ma's office located?
What is Dr. Ma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356683031.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ma
What is Dr. Meiqian Ma's specialty?
Dr. Ma is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Ma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Meiqian Ma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ma is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Meiqian Ma accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meiqian Ma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meiqian Ma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ma's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meiqian Ma?
Please contact Dr. Ma's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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