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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pulcrano, Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Marisa Pulcrano, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pulcrano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulcrano’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulcrano’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Pulcrano speak?
Dr. Pulcrano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Pulcrano typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Pulcrano 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. Pulcrano. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Lung Malformation at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Lung Disease
- Lung Birth Defect
- Abnormal Lung Development
- Congenital Lung Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q339: Congenital malformation of lung, unspecified
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Pulcrano typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Pulcrano performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pulcrano. 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:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Pulcrano accept my insurance?
Dr. Pulcrano 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. Pulcrano accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Pulcrano 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pulcrano's office located?
What is Dr. Pulcrano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pulcrano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538521935.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulcrano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pulcrano
What is Dr. Marisa Pulcrano's specialty?
Dr. Pulcrano is a Pediatric Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Marisa Pulcrano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pulcrano is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Sequoia Hospital, Ahmc Seton 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
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Is Marisa Pulcrano accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marisa Pulcrano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marisa Pulcrano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pulcrano's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marisa Pulcrano?
Please contact Dr. Pulcrano's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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