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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, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Thomas 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.
Also known as:
- Prolonged Labor
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Meconium in Amniotic Fluid During Childbirth
- Weak Labor Contractions (Secondary Uterine Inertia)
- Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
- 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
- Uterine inertia
- Labor arrest
- Nuchal cord without compression
- Loose cord around neck
- Cord wrapped around neck
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
- O621: Secondary uterine inertia
- O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified
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:
- Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
- Pre-existing High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
- High Blood Pressure Caused by Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Childbirth Problems
- Gestational Hypertension in Labor
- High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
- Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria
- Chronic Hypertension during Labor
- High Blood Pressure Complicating Delivery
- Childbirth with Chronic Hypertension
- Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth
- O1092: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating childbirth
- O139: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, unspecified trimester
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
Also known as:
- Breech Presentation
- Childbirth Problems
- Baby is Breech
- Feet First Birth
- Bottom First Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
- Postpartum Care
- Wounds and Injuries
- Moderate vaginal tear
- Second degree tear after birth
- Perineal muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Which procedures does Dr. Thomas perform as an Anesthesiologist?
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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thomas' office.
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
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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. 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. Contact Dr. Thomas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Caroline Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Thomas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchicago Medicine. 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 Anesthesiologist?
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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