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Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani, MD

Santa Clara, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kirpalani, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Santa Clara, CA?

    Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Kirpalani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirpalani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirpalani’s office at (408) 851-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Kirpalani speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kirpalani treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Kirpalani 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. Kirpalani. 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Paralysis
    • Silver syndrome
    • Spastic paraplegia type 11
    • Spastic paraplegia type 15
    • Spastic paraplegia type 2
    • Spastic paraplegia type 31
    • Spastic paraplegia type 3A
    • Spastic paraplegia type 4
    • Spastic paraplegia type 5A
    • Spastic paraplegia type 7
    • Spastic paraplegia type 8
    • Troyer syndrome
    • HSP
    • Familial Spastic Paraparesis
    • Strümpell-Lorrain Syndrome
    • Spastic Gait Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G114: Hereditary spastic paraplegia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    What procedures does Dr. Kirpalani perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Kirpalani 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. Kirpalani. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Epidural or Spinal Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • Cervical epidural injection
    • Thoracic epidural injection
    • Spinal pain injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62320: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lumbar Plexus Injection
    • Lower Back Nerve Block
    • Leg Nerve Block
    • Continuous Lumbar Plexus Infusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 64449: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; lumbar plexus, posterior approach, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement)

    Does Dr. Kirpalani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kirpalani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kirpalani accept in Santa Clara, CA?

    Dr. Kirpalani in Santa Clara, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Kirpalani's office located?

    Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani's Primary Practice

    710 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

    (408) 851-1000

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    Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani's Practice 2

    1263 E Arques Ave

    Sunnyvale, CA 94085

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    Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm A408

    Stanford, CA 94305

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

    Dr. Kirpalani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477747160.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirpalani?

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

    What is Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani's specialty?

    Dr. Kirpalani is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Santa Clara, CA. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patient’s needs. Contact Dr. Kirpalani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kirpalani is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?

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    Is Dhiruj Kirpalani accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dhiruj Kirpalani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kirpalani's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dhiruj Kirpalani?

    Please contact Dr. Kirpalani's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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