Dr. Katherine Nurkse, MD

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Nurkse, Anesthesiologist in Oakland, CA?

Dr. Katherine Nurkse, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA. Dr. Nurkse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nurkse’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nurkse’s office at (909) 558-4475.

What languages does Dr. Nurkse speak?

Dr. Nurkse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nurkse typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nurkse 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. Nurkse. 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:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea
OSA
Blocked airway during sleep
Snoring and gasping during sleep
Breathing Pauses During Sleep
Snoring Disorder

ICD-10 Codes:

G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

Also known as:

Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
Adenoids
Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen tonsils and adenoids
Big tonsils and adenoids

ICD-10 Codes:

J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nurkse typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Nurkse may include:

Please contact Dr. Nurkse's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Nurkse accept my insurance?

Dr. Nurkse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-4475 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nurkse accept in Oakland, CA?

Dr. Nurkse in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Samaritan Health Services
State of California

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Where is Dr. Nurkse's office located?

Dr. Katherine Nurkse's Primary Practice

3600 Broadway

Oakland, CA 94611

(909) 558-4475

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What hospitals are Dr. Nurkse affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Nurkse has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Stanford Health Care - Valleycare,Pleasanton, CA

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA

What is Dr. Nurkse's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Nurkse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952798506.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nurkse?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nurkse

What is Dr. Katherine Nurkse's specialty?

Dr. Nurkse is an Anesthesiologist near Oakland, 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 Dr. Katherine Nurkse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Nurkse is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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

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