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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheckter, Critical Care Surgeon in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Clifford Sheckter, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sheckter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheckter’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. Sheckter’s office at (650) 723-5948.
What languages does Dr. Sheckter speak?
Dr. Sheckter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sheckter treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Sheckter 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. Sheckter. 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:
- General Burn Injury
- Third-Degree Burn of Right Foot
- Third-Degree Burn
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Third-degree burn of the abdominal wall
- Third-degree burn of the chest
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Second-Degree Burn of the Left Thigh
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Full-thickness burn of Right Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Right Foot
- Severe burn of Right Foot
- Full-thickness burn
- Severe burn
- Deep burn
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
- Full thickness burn on belly
- Severe burn on abdomen
- Deep burn on abdomen
- Full thickness burn on chest
- Severe burn on chest
- Deep burn on chest
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
- Partial Thickness Burn
- Blistering Burn
- Dermal Burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T25321A: Burn of third degree of right foot, initial encounter
- T22392A: Burn of third degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T2132XA: Burn of third degree of abdominal wall, initial encounter
- T2131XA: Burn of third degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
- T24212A: Burn of second degree of left thigh, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Multiple Injury
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Sheckter perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Clifford Sheckter may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sheckter's office.
Does Dr. Sheckter accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheckter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-5948 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheckter accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Sheckter in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheckter's office located?
Dr. Clifford Sheckter's Primary Practice
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(650) 723-5948
What is Dr. Sheckter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheckter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306289681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheckter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheckter
What is Dr. Clifford Sheckter's specialty?
Dr. Sheckter is a Critical Care Surgeon near San Jose, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Sheckter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Clifford Sheckter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheckter 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
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Is Clifford Sheckter accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Clifford Sheckter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clifford Sheckter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheckter's office at (650) 723-5948 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clifford Sheckter?
Please contact Dr. Sheckter's office at (650) 723-5948 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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