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Who is Dr. Shirer, Anesthesiologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. William Shirer, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shirer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirer’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What languages does Dr. Shirer speak?
Dr. Shirer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shirer treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shirer 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. Shirer. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Which procedures does Dr. Shirer perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Shirer may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shirer's office.
Does Dr. Shirer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shirer accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Shirer 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
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Where is Dr. Shirer's office located?
Dr. William Shirer's Primary Practice
250 Hospital Pkwy
San Jose, CA 95119
(650) 723-4000
What is Dr. Shirer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shirer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912438854.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shirer
What is Dr. William Shirer's specialty?
Dr. Shirer is a Anesthesiologist near San Jose, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Shirer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Shirer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shirer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is William Shirer accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Shirer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Shirer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shirer's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Shirer?
Please contact Dr. Shirer's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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