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Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD

Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Motonaga, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Motonaga graduated from Albert Einstein and completed her residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Motonaga is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Motonaga’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. Motonaga’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    Where did Dr. Motonaga go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Stanford Hospital & Clinics-Room HC 435, Stanford, CA

    • Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    Is Dr. Motonaga board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 2010, American Board of Pediatrics since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Motonaga speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Motonaga treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Motonaga 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. Motonaga. 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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Long QT Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Pre-excitation Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
    • Romano-Ward syndrome
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
    • SVT
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • LQTS
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
    • Romano-Ward Syndrome
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast Ventricular Rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
    • WPW Syndrome
    • Fast heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4581: Long QT syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I456: Pre-excitation syndrome
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot

    Also known as:

    • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • HCM
    • Thickened Heart Muscle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Heart Disease
    • Family History
    • Heart Disease
    • Hereditary heart disease risk
    • Genetic predisposition to heart problems
    • Heart conditions in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Sudden Cardiac Death
    • Family History
    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Genetic risk for sudden cardiac arrest
    • Hereditary sudden heart death
    • Sudden heart death in family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8241: Family history of sudden cardiac death

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Which procedures does Dr. Motonaga perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kara Motonaga may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Motonaga's office.

    Does Dr. Motonaga accept my insurance?

    Dr. Motonaga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Motonaga accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Motonaga in Palo Alto, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Motonaga's office located?

    Dr. Kara Motonaga's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Kara Motonaga's Practice 2

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Kara Motonaga's Practice 3

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl Ste FC14

    Madera, CA 93636

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Cardiac resynchronization therapy for pediatric patients with heart failure

    Circulation, 2014

    Diagnosis and Magement of Pediatric Brugada Syndrome: A Survey of Pediatric Electrophysiologists

    PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2014

    In-hospital arrhythmia development and outcomes in pediatric patients with acute myocarditis.

    American jourl of cardiology, 2014

    Electrophysiologic therapeutics in heart failure in adult congenital heart disease.

    Heart failure clinics, 2014

    Do pediatric electrophysiologists read pre

    jourl of pediatrics, 2013

    The effects of ketamine on dexmedetomidine-induced electrophysiologic changes in children.

    Paediatric aesthesia, 2013

    Infant Ventricular Fibrillation After ST-Segment Changes and QRS Widening

    Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology, 2013

    Insights into dyssynchrony in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

    HEART RHYTHM, 2012

    Are wide complex tachycardia algorithms applicable in children

    JOURL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY, 2010

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

    Dr. Motonaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073709648.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Motonaga?

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

    What is Dr. Kara Motonaga's specialty?

    Dr. Motonaga is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Palo Alto, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Motonaga to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kara Motonaga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Motonaga is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kara Motonaga accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kara Motonaga is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kara Motonaga offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Motonaga's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Motonaga?

    Please contact Dr. Motonaga's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Motonaga have?

    Dr. Kara Motonaga is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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