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Who is Dr. Shah, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sapana Shah, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office.
Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Sapana Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
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)
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Stomach Feeding Tube Insertion
- Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Orogastric Tube Placement
- NG Tube Insertion
- OG Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43752: Naso- or oro-gastric tube placement, requiring physician's skill and fluoroscopic guidance (includes fluoroscopy, image documentation and report)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah 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. Shah accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Shah 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)
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861690844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Sapana Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Sapana Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 Sapana Shah accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sapana Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sapana Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sapana Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sapana Shah have?
Dr. Sapana Shah is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304