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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ligman, Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ligman completed her residency at Ucsf Fresno. Dr. Ligman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ligman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ligman’s office at (209) 367-1878.
Where did Dr. Ligman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsf Fresno
Is Dr. Ligman board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cathleen Ligman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ligman speak?
Dr. Ligman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ligman treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ligman 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. Ligman. 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:
- Unspecified Injury
- Multiple Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
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
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- ESRD
ICD-10 Codes:
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Intestinal Perforation
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Perforation
- Hole in Intestine
- Ruptured Bowel
ICD-10 Codes:
- K631: Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Does Dr. Ligman accept my insurance?
Dr. Ligman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 367-1878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ligman accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Ligman 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 Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Central California Alliance for Health
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Ligman's office located?
Dr. Cathleen Ligman's Primary Practice
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(209) 367-1878
What is Dr. Ligman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ligman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396717385.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ligman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ligman
What is Dr. Cathleen Ligman's specialty?
Dr. Ligman is a Specialist near San Jose, CA. Contact Dr. Ligman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cathleen Ligman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ligman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 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 Specialist?
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Is Cathleen Ligman accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cathleen Ligman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cathleen Ligman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ligman's office at (209) 367-1878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cathleen Ligman?
Please contact Dr. Ligman's office at (209) 367-1878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cathleen Ligman have?
Dr. Cathleen Ligman is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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