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Dr. Gail Shibata, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shibata, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Gail Shibata, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Shibata completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anesthesiology; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Shibata is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shibata’s office at (415) 885-7268.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anesthesiology; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, General Surgery | Kaiser Permanente Med Center

    Is Dr. Shibata board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gail Shibata, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Shibata speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shibata typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shibata 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. Shibata. 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:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Sleep Apnea
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shibata typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shibata 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. Shibata. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Shibata accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shibata accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 885-7268 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shibata accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shibata's office located?

    Dr. Gail Shibata's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 885-7268

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    Dr. Gail Shibata's Practice 2

    1975 4th St

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Shibata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902841869.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shibata?

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

    What is Dr. Gail Shibata's specialty?

    Dr. Shibata is an Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Gail Shibata affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shibata is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca 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 Dr. Gail Shibata accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gail Shibata is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gail Shibata offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shibata's office at (415) 885-7268 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gail Shibata?

    Please contact Dr. Shibata's office at (415) 885-7268 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shibata's office located?

    Dr. Shibata's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gail Shibata have?

    Dr. Gail Shibata is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.