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Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emeruwa, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Emeruwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emeruwa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emeruwa’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Emeruwa speak?
Dr. Emeruwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Emeruwa typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Emeruwa 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. Emeruwa. 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:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Situs Inversus
- Birth Defects
- Heterotaxy syndrome
- Organs reversed
- Mirror image organs
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q893: Situs inversus
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Emeruwa typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Emeruwa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Emeruwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Emeruwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emeruwa accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Emeruwa 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Emeruwa's office located?
What is Dr. Emeruwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emeruwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497141360.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emeruwa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emeruwa
What is Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa's specialty?
Dr. Emeruwa is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emeruwa is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ezinne Emeruwa accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ezinne Emeruwa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emeruwa's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ezinne Emeruwa?
Please contact Dr. Emeruwa's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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