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Dr. Katharine Kishiyama, MD

Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Daly City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kishiyama, Surgeon in Daly City, CA?

    Dr. Katharine Kishiyama, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Daly City, CA. Dr. Kishiyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kishiyama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kishiyama’s office at (650) 992-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Kishiyama speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Kishiyama typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Kishiyama 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. Kishiyama. 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
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4189: Other specified sepsis
    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Severe Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Acute abdomen
    • Sudden stomach pain
    • Emergency abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R100: Acute abdomen

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Kishiyama typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Kishiyama 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. Kishiyama. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Does Dr. Kishiyama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kishiyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 992-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kishiyama accept in Daly City, CA?

    Dr. Kishiyama in Daly City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Kishiyama's office located?

    Dr. Katharine Kishiyama's Primary Practice

    1900 Sullivan Ave

    Daly City, CA 94015

    (650) 992-4000

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

    Dr. Kishiyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760829600.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kishiyama?

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

    What is Dr. Katharine Kishiyama's specialty?

    Dr. Kishiyama is a Surgeon near Daly City, CA.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Katharine Kishiyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kishiyama is affiliated with Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, 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 Dr. Katharine Kishiyama accepting new patients in Daly City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Katharine Kishiyama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katharine Kishiyama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kishiyama's office at (650) 992-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katharine Kishiyama?

    Please contact Dr. Kishiyama's office at (650) 992-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kishiyama's office located?

    Dr. Kishiyama's office is located in Daly City, CA.