28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Graf, Pediatric Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Joy Graf, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Graf graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Graf is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Graf’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Graf’s office at (916) 733-6050.
Where did Dr. Graf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Research Fellowship, The Fetal Treatment Center, University of California, San Francisco
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals | Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island Program
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Graf board certified in Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joy Graf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Graf speak?
Dr. Graf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Graf treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Graf 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. Graf. 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:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Acute Appendicitis
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Skin Disorder
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Unspecified Skin Condition
- Skin and Tissue Disorder
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastroduodenal Fistula
- Abdominal Fistula
- Digestive Tract Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Infant Pyloric Stenosis
- Birth Defects
- Stomach Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Pyloric Stenosis in Babies
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- IHPS
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q400: Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- CDH
- Diaphragm birth defect
- Hole in diaphragm at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Which procedures does Dr. Graf perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Joy Graf may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Graf's office.
Does Dr. Graf accept my insurance?
Dr. Graf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Graf accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Graf in Sacramento, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cigna
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Graf's office located?
What is Dr. Graf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Graf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265424865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Graf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Graf
What is Dr. Joy Graf's specialty?
Dr. Graf is a Pediatric Surgeon near Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Graf to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joy Graf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Graf is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Joy Graf accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joy Graf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joy Graf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Graf's office at (916) 733-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joy Graf?
Please contact Dr. Graf's office at (916) 733-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joy Graf have?
Dr. Joy Graf is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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