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Who is Dr. Woods, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Christopher Woods, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Woods is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woods’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woods’s office at (650) 652-8600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Woods?
Dr. Christopher Woods, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Woods empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Woods is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Woods speak?
Dr. Woods and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Woods treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Which procedures does Dr. Woods perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Woods may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Woods' office.
Does Dr. Woods accept my insurance?
Dr. Woods accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 652-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Woods accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Woods in Palo Alto, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Woods' office located?
Dr. Christopher Woods' Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 652-8600
Dr. Christopher Woods' Practice 3
1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 2
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 652-8600
What is Dr. Woods's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Woods's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740460088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woods?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woods
What is Dr. Christopher Woods's specialty?
Dr. Woods 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. Woods to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Woods affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Woods is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Christopher Woods accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Woods is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Woods offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Woods's office at (650) 652-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Woods?
Please contact Dr. Woods's office at (650) 652-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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