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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. Dr. Sheckter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheckter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Sheckter typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- General Burn Injury
- Third-Degree Burn of Right Foot
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Third-Degree Burn
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Full-thickness burn of Right Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Right Foot
- Severe burn of Right Foot
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
- Full-thickness burn
- Severe burn
- Deep burn
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T25321A: Burn of third degree of right foot, initial encounter
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T22392A: Burn of third degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
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
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Sheckter typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Sheckter 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15005: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sheckter's office located?
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.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Clifford Sheckter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheckter is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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 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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