Compare 2 hospitalists in Los Gatos, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Most common: MD
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Los Gatos has 2 hospitalists. The most common credential is MD (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Local training programs run through UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCSF School of Medicine.
The hospitalist will introduce themselves, review your symptoms and medical history, and explain the plan for your hospital stay. They round on your room daily (often in the morning), order tests, adjust medications, and call in specialists as needed. They are available throughout the day if your condition changes. Before discharge, they will review your medications, follow-up appointments, and what to watch for at home.
You do not choose to see a hospitalist. If you are admitted to the hospital, a hospitalist is typically assigned to your care. They manage acute conditions (pneumonia, heart failure exacerbations, blood clots, post-surgical complications, uncontrolled diabetes), coordinate with specialists, and plan your discharge. Some hospitals also have hospitalists in their observation units and emergency departments.
Hospitalist daily fee: $200-500 (included in hospital charges) · Hospital stay (average): $2,000-5,000/day · ICU stay: $5,000-10,000+/day
Los Gatos, CA has 2 licensed hospitalists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of hospitalists in Los Gatos, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Hospitalist daily fees are $200 to $500 (included in hospital charges). The average hospital stay costs $2,000 to $5,000 per day. ICU stays run $5,000 to $10,000 or more per day. Actual costs in Los Gatos, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Hospital bills include facility charges, physician charges, and charges from any consulting specialists. Review your itemized bill carefully. The No Surprises Act prevents surprise billing from out-of-network hospitalists at in-network hospitals.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Los Gatos, CA has 2 hospitalists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Los Gatos, CA, 50% hold the MD credential and 50% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
50% of hospitalists in Los Gatos, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers hospitalist services as part of inpatient hospital benefits under Part A. Daily physician charges are included in the overall hospital bill. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some hospitalists in Los Gatos, CA accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers hospital-based physician services in all states as part of inpatient benefits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
Hospitalist services are part of your hospital stay and covered under your inpatient benefits. You may receive separate bills from the hospital, the hospitalist, and any consulting specialists. The No Surprises Act protects you from out-of-network hospitalist billing at in-network facilities. Review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) carefully after a hospital stay and question any unexpected charges.