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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirsch, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Karen Hirsch, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hirsch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirsch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirsch’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hirsch?
Dr. Karen Hirsch, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurocritical Care Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hirsch empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Injury, Critical Care, Stroke, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Hirsch is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Hirsch speak?
Dr. Hirsch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hirsch treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Hirsch 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. Hirsch. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Which procedures does Dr. Hirsch perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karen Hirsch may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hirsch's office.
Does Dr. Hirsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hirsch accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Hirsch 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)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Hirsch's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
An Update on Neurocritical Care for the Patient With Kidney Disease
ADVANCES IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, 2013
Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure with Hyperosmolar Therapy in Patients with Rel Failure
NEUROCRITICAL CARE, 2012
Boomerang Sign on MRI
NEUROCRITICAL CARE, 2012
Cerebral blood flow
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2011
Clinical and Radiographic tural History of Cervical Artery Dissections
JOURL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, 2009
Occurrence of Perimesencephalic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage During Pregncy
NEUROCRITICAL CARE, 2009
Inhibition of PI-3 kise sensitizes human leukemic cells to histone deacetylase inhibitor
ONCOGENE, 2003
The cyclin-dependent kise inhibitor
CANCER RESEARCH, 2001
What is Dr. Hirsch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053516641.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirsch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hirsch
What is Dr. Karen Hirsch's specialty?
Dr. Hirsch is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Stanford, CA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Hirsch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Hirsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hirsch 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Karen Hirsch accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Hirsch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Hirsch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hirsch's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Hirsch?
Please contact Dr. Hirsch's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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