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Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pina Paz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pina Paz is currently affiliated with Highland Hospital. Dr. Pina Paz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pina Paz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pina Paz’s office at (408) 885-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Pina Paz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pina Paz typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pina Paz 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. Pina Paz. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pina Paz typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pina Paz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pina Paz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pina Paz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 885-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pina Paz accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Pina Paz in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Pina Paz's office located?

    Santa Clava Vly Med

    2105 Forest Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 885-5000

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    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St

    Oakland, CA 94602

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pina Paz affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Pina Paz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center,San Jose, CA
    St. Louise Regional Hospital,Gilroy, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center,San Jose, CA
    Regional Medical Center Of San Jose,San Jose, CA

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

    Dr. Pina Paz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871024935.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pina Paz?

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

    What is Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz's specialty?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pina Paz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pina Paz's office at (408) 885-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sylvia Pina Paz?

    Please contact Dr. Pina Paz's office at (408) 885-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pina Paz's office located?

    Dr. Pina Paz's offices are located in San Jose, CA and Oakland, CA.