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Dr. Brett Athans, MD

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Athans, Anesthesiologist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Brett Athans, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Athans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Athans’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. Athans’s office at (650) 723-6661.

    What languages does Dr. Athans speak?

    Dr. Athans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Athans treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Athans 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. Athans. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Fertility Preservation Procedure
    • Infertility
    • Egg freezing procedure
    • Sperm banking procedure
    • Embryo cryopreservation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3184: Encounter for fertility preservation procedure

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Cycle
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Infertility
    • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Cycle
    • Fertility Treatment Cycle
    • ART Procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3183: Encounter for assisted reproductive fertility procedure cycle

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Does Dr. Athans accept my insurance?

    Dr. Athans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Athans accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Athans in Redwood City, 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

    • AllCare Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Athans' office located?

    Dr. Brett Athans' Primary Practice

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 723-6661

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    Dr. Brett Athans' Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    What is Dr. Athans's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Athans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992238992.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Athans?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Athans

    What is Dr. Brett Athans's specialty?

    Dr. Athans is a Anesthesiologist near Redwood City, 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. Athans to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brett Athans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Athans 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 Brett Athans accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Athans is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brett Athans offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Athans's office at (650) 723-6661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brett Athans?

    Please contact Dr. Athans's office at (650) 723-6661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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