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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivasankar, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Shyam Sivasankar, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sivasankar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivasankar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivasankar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Sivasankar speak?
Dr. Sivasankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Sivasankar treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Sivasankar 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. Sivasankar. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
- Novel Flu with Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
- J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Sivasankar perform as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shyam Sivasankar may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sivasankar's office.
Does Dr. Sivasankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivasankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivasankar accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Sivasankar in Stanford, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Sivasankar's office located?
What is Dr. Sivasankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivasankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255741161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivasankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivasankar
What is Dr. Shyam Sivasankar's specialty?
Dr. Sivasankar is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Stanford, CA. Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting. Contact Dr. Sivasankar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shyam Sivasankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivasankar is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
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Is Shyam Sivasankar accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shyam Sivasankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shyam Sivasankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivasankar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shyam Sivasankar?
Please contact Dr. Sivasankar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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