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    Who is Dr. Cornfield, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. David Cornfield, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cornfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cornfield’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cornfield’s office at (650) 723-5227.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cornfield?

    Dr. David Cornfield, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Pulmonologist 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. Cornfield empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Critical Care, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory Failure, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Cornfield is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Children's Hospital-Denver, Aurora, CO | Children's Hospital-Denver CO

    Is Dr. Cornfield board certified in Pediatric Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Cornfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1996, American Board of Pediatrics since 1994

    What languages does Dr. Cornfield speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cornfield treat?

    As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Cornfield 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. Cornfield. 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:

    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Cystic Fibrosis with Lung Problems
    • CF
    • Mucoviscidosis
    • Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis
    • CF Lung Disease
    • Cystic Fibrosis Affecting Lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
    • E840: Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Cough Variant Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • CVA
    • Asthma with Cough
    • Chronic Cough Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45991: Cough variant asthma
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Uncommon Metabolic Condition
    • Rare Metabolic Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8889: Other specified metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage
    • Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
    • Worsening Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchiectasis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
    • J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Respiratory System Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Lung Disease
    • Congenital Breathing System Problems
    • Unspecified Lung Malformation
    • Rare Respiratory Birth Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q348: Other specified congenital malformations of respiratory system

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant Aftercare
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Post-lung transplant care
    • Lung recipient follow-up
    • Lung transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Acute inflammation of bronchioles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms

    Does Dr. Cornfield accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cornfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-5227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Cornfield 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

    • California Water Service Group

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • OptumRx

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cornfield's office located?

    Dr. David Cornfield's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 723-5227

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    President, Society for Pediatric Research

    Pediatric Academic Societies-Steering Committee, PAS

    Study Section Member-RIBT, NIH

    Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Physiology-Lung, Cell and

    Editorial Board Member, Pediatrics

    Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Stanford

    Publications

    Use of Electronic Medical Record-Enhanced Checklist and Electronic Dashboard to Decrease CLABSIs.

    Pediatrics, 2014

    Acute respiratory distress syndrome in children: physiology and magement.

    Current opinion in pediatrics, 2013

    Embedding time-limited laboratory orders within computerized provider order entry reduces

    Pediatric critical care medicine, 2013

    Creation and retention of the next generation of physician-scientists for child health research.

    JAMA : the jourl of the American Medical Association, 2013

    Hypoxia-inducible factor

    Circulation research, 2013

    Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel

    AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2012

    Quantitative Alysis of the Human Airway Microbial Ecology Reveals a Perv

    SCIENCE TRANSLATIOL MEDICINE, 2012

    Inhibiting NF-kappa B in the developing lung disrupts angiogenesis and alveolarization

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2012

    Decisions about life-sustaining measures in children: in whose best interests?

    ACTA PAEDIATRICA, 2012

    Hypoxia-inducible factor

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2012

    Society for Pediatric Research 2010 Presidential Address

    PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2011

    Computerized Physician Order Entry With Decision Support Decreases Blood Transfusions in Children

    PEDIATRICS, 2011

    The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education proposed work hour regulations

    PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2011

    Rho kise modulates posttal adaptation of the pulmory circulation through separate effects on

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2010

    Developmental Regulation of Oxygen Sensing and Ion Channels in the Pulmory Vasculature

    Cornfield, D. N., 2010

    Successful treatment of severe cerebral vasospasm following hemorrhage of an arteriovenous mal

    JOURL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS, 2009

    Utility of blood cultures in postoperative pediatric intensive care unit patients

    PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2009

    Quantitative Alysis of Longitudil Response to Aerosolized Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony

    CHEST, 2009

    Developmental regulation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2007

    The unexpected effect of cyclosporin A on CD56(+)CD16(-)

    BLOOD, 2007

    Case-series of nurse-administered nitrous oxide for uriry catheterization in children

    ANESTHESIA AND ALGESIA, 2007

    Chronic intrauterine pulmory hypertension increases capacitative calcium entry

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2007

    Wnt5a is required for cardiac outflow tract septation in mice

    PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2007

    Lung specific developmental expression of the Xenopus laevis surfactant protein C and B genes

    GENE EXPRESSION PATTERNS, 2007

    Acute normoxia increases fetal pulmory artery endothelial ceff cytosolic Ca2+ via Ca2+

    PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2006

    Oxygen tension modulates the expression of pulmory vascular BKCa channel alpha- and beta-subunits

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2006

    Inflammatory cytokines

    BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2006

    Chronic intrauterine pulmory hypertension selectively modifies pulmory artery smooth muscle cell

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2006

    Oxygen increases ductus arteriosus smooth muscle cytosolic calcium via release of calcium from

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2005

    Extubation failure in pediatric intensive care incidence and outcomes.

    Pediatric critical care medicine, 2005

    tural history of pulmory complications in children after bone marrow transplantation

    BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2005

    Myeloperoxidase deficiency enhances inflammation after allogeneic marrow transplantation

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2004

    Chronic intrauterine pulmory hypertension compromises fetal pulmory artery smooth muscle cell O

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2003

    A rose by any other me is yet a rose - Acute respiratory failure in children

    AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2003

    Safety of inhaled nitric oxide after lung transplantation

    JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2003

    Continuous propofol infusion in 142 critically ill children

    PEDIATRICS, 2002

    Pulmory vascular K+ channel expression and vasoreactivity in a model of congenital heart disease

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2002

    Contribution of the K-Ca channel to membrane potential

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2002

    Interactive effects of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation

    CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2002

    Oxygen-induced fetal pulmory vasodilation is mediated by intracellular calcium activation of K

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2001

    A beta-peptides enhance vasoconstriction in cerebral circulation

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY, 2001

    Effects of oxidant stress on inflammation

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2001

    Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon diol epoxides increase cytosolic Ca2+ of airway epithelial cells

    AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2001

    Ca2+-activated K+ channels modulate basal

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY, 2001

    Pulmory vascular response to normoxia and K-Ca channel activity is developmentally regulated

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2001

    Chronic intrauterine pulmory hypertension decreases calcium

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2000

    Fetal rabbit pulmory artery smooth muscle cell response to ryanodine is developmentally regulated

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2000

    Voltage-gated K+-channel activity in ovine pulmory vasculature is developmentally regulated

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2000

    Randomized, controlled trial of low-dose inhaled nitric oxide in the treatment of term and near

    Cornfield, D. N., Mayrd, R. C., deRegnier, R. A., Guiang, S. F., Barba, 1999

    Aerosol delivery of diethylenetriamine

    JOURL OF LABORATORY AND CLINICAL MEDICINE, 1999

    Inhaled nitric oxide in premature neotes with severe hypoxaemic respiratory failure

    LANCET, 1999

    Interactions of keratinocyte growth factor with a nitrating species after marrow transplantation

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 1999

    NO causes perital pulmory vasodilation through K+-channel activation and intracellular Ca2+ release

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 1999

    Multicenter randomized controlled trial of the effects of inhaled nitric oxide therapy on gas

    JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1999

    K+-channel blockade inhibits shear stress-induced pulmory vasodilation in the ovine fetus

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 1999

    Effects of inhaled nitric oxide and oxygen in high-altitude pulmory edema

    CIRCULATION, 1998

    A maturatiol shift in pulmory K+ channels, from Ca2+ sensitive to voltage dependent

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 1998

    Diversity of response in vascular smooth muscle cells to changes in oxygen tension

    Weir, E. K., Reeve, H. L., Cornfield, D. N., TRISTANIFIROUZI, M., Pete, 1997

    Ventilation-induced pulmory vasodilation at birth is modulated by potassium channel activity

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY, 1996

    Oxygen causes fetal pulmory vasodilation through activation of a calcium

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 1996

    Inhalatiol nitric oxide in pulmory parenchymal and vascular disease

    JOURL OF LABORATORY AND CLINICAL MEDICINE, 1996

    HYPOXIA POTENTIATES NITRIC

    EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURL, 1995

    CA2+-INHIBITABLE ADENYLYL

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 1995

    REDUCED PO2 ALTERS THE BEHAVIOR OF FURA-2 AND INDO-1 IN BOVINE PULMORY-ARTERY ENDOTHELIAL-CELLS

    CELL CALCIUM, 1994

    ACUTE REDUCTIONS IN PO-2 DEPOLARIZE PULMORY-ARTERY ENDOTHELIAL-CELLS AND DECREASE [CA2+](I)

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1994

    ACUTE-HYPOXIA CAUSES MEMBRANE DEPOLARIZATION AND CALCIUM INFLUX IN FETAL PULMORY

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1994

    ACUTE-HYPOXIA INCREASES CYTOSOLIC CALCIUM IN FETAL PULMORY-ARTERY SMOOTH-MUSCLE CELLS

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1993

    EFFECTS OF OXYGEN AND EXOGENOUS L-ARGININE ON EDRF ACTIVITY IN FETAL PULMORY CIRCULATION

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1993

    ROLE OF ATP-SENSITIVE POTASSIUM CHANNELS IN OVINE FETAL PULMORY VASCULAR TONE

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1992

    EFFECTS OF BIRTH-RELATED STIMULI ON L-ARGININE-DEPENDENT PULMORY VASODILATION IN OVINE FETUS

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY, 1992

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

    Dr. Cornfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598792079.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cornfield?

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

    What is Dr. David Cornfield's specialty?

    Dr. Cornfield is a Pediatric Pulmonologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician dedicated to preventing and treating respiratory diseases in infants, children, and young adults. This specialist possesses in-depth knowledge of lung growth and development, assesses respiratory function in young patients, and is experienced in various invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. Contact Dr. Cornfield to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Cornfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cornfield is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Pulmonologist?

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    Is David Cornfield accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Cornfield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Cornfield offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cornfield's office at (650) 723-5227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Cornfield?

    Please contact Dr. Cornfield's office at (650) 723-5227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Cornfield have?

    Dr. David Cornfield is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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