Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Park, Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Walter Park, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Park completed his residency at Stanford University Hospital -Internal Medicine Residency Training Program. Dr. Park is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Park’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Park’s office at (650) 736-5555.
Where did Dr. Park go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States
Residency: Stanford University Hospital -Internal Medicine Residency Training Program
Is Dr. Park board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Walter Park, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2009, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006
What languages does Dr. Park speak?
Dr. Park and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Park typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Park 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. Park. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Disease
- Cyst on Pancreas
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Fluid Sac on Pancreas
- Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
- Named Pancreatic Conditions
- Other Defined Pancreas Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K862: Cyst of pancreas
- K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
Also known as:
- Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
- GI growth of unknown type
- Indeterminate digestive mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Park typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Park 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. Park. 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 here.
Also known as:
- EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
- EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- EGD with EUS-FNA
- Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
- Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Park accept my insurance?
Dr. Park accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Park accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Park 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Park's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Gastrointestil stromal tumor: an unusual cause of gastrointestil bleeding.
, 2013
Metabolomic-derived novel cyst fluid biomarkers for pancreatic cysts: glucose and kynurenine
, 2013
The Epidemiology of Idiopathic Acute Pancreatitis
, 2013
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Radiographic Calcifications Correlate with Grade and Metastasis
, 2012
Endoscopic mucosal resection with an over-the-counter hyalurote preparation
, 2012
Adult Intestil Malrotation: When Things Turn the Wrong Way
, 2012
Screening for pancreatic cancer: what can cyst fluid alysis tell us?
, 2011
EUS-guided gold fiducial insertion for image-guided radiation therapy of pancreatic cancer
, 2010
Magement of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: Decision-Making with Limited Information
, 2010
Election year fever? Voting on EUS criteria for chronic pancreatitis
, 2009
Prevalence of nonpolypoid
, 2008
Injection therapies for variceal bleeding disorders of the GI tract
, 2008
Injection therapies for nonvariceal bleeding disorders of the GI tract
, 2007
Giant gastric ulcers in chronic spil cord injury patients
, 2007
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor: an unusual cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
, 2013
Metabolomic-derived novel cyst fluid biomarkers for pancreatic cysts: glucose and kynurenine
, 2013
The Epidemiology of Idiopathic Acute Pancreatitis
, 2013
How to Value Technological Innovation: A Proposal for Determining Relative Clinical Value
, 2013
Diagnostic Utility of Metabolomic-Derived Biomarkers for Pancreatic Cysts
, 2012
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Radiographic Calcifications Correlate with Grade and Metastasis
, 2012
Endoscopic mucosal resection with an over-the-counter hyaluronate preparation
, 2012
Diagnostic accuracy of cyst fluid amphiregulin in pancreatic cysts
, 2012
Adult Intestinal Malrotation: When Things Turn the Wrong Way
, 2012
Colloid Carcinoma of the Pancreas
, 2011
Screening for pancreatic cancer: what can cyst fluid analysis tell us?
, 2011
Diagnostic Performance of Cyst Fluid Carcinoembryonic Antigen
, 2011
EUS-guided gold fiducial insertion for image-guided radiation therapy of pancreatic cancer
, 2010
Management of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: Decision-Making with Limited Information
, 2010
Election year fever? Voting on EUS criteria for chronic pancreatitis
, 2009
Painless Jaundice and Bilaterally Enlarged Sub-mandibular Glands in an Elderly Man
, 2009
Prevalence of nonpolypoid
, 2008
Injection therapies for variceal bleeding disorders of the GI tract
, 2008
Injection therapies for nonvariceal bleeding disorders of the GI tract
, 2007
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B: an update.
, 2007
Giant gastric ulcers in chronic spinal cord injury patients
, 2007
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B.
, 2004
What is Dr. Park's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Park's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538355672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Park?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Park
What is Dr. Walter Park's specialty?
Dr. Park is a Gastroenterologist near Redwood City, CA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Walter Park affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Park is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Roseville 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 Walter Park accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Park is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Park offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Park's office at (650) 736-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Park?
Please contact Dr. Park's office at (650) 736-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Park have?
Dr. Walter Park is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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