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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomas, Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Caroline Thomas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- Prolonged Labor
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Meconium in Amniotic Fluid During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Long labor
- Failure to progress in labor
- Stalled labor
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
- Meconium-stained fluid
- Baby's first stool in womb
- Meconium aspiration risk
ICD-10 Codes:
- O639: Long labor, unspecified
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
- O770: Labor and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Group B Strep Carrier During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Infection and Pregnancy
- GBS during labor
- Streptococcus B complicating delivery
- Maternal GBS during birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99824: Streptococcus B carrier state complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Severe Preeclampsia During Childbirth
- Severe Preeclampsia in Labor
- Advanced Preeclampsia During Delivery
- High-Risk Preeclampsia Complicating Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O1414: Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirth
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Caroline Thomas 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. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Thomas in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588058689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Caroline Thomas's specialty?
Dr. Thomas is a Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, 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. Caroline Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Caroline Thomas accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Caroline Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caroline Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caroline Thomas?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304