Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Kazuko Shem

Pain Medicine
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
751 S Bascom Ave, 
San Jose, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
751 S Bascom Ave, 
San Jose, CA 

Overview

Kazuko Shem is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California.

Dr. Shem is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Myelomeningocele.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kazuko Shem

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kazuko Shem?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kazuko Shem by calling their office at 408-885-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kazuko Shem a top-rated expert for Paraplegia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kazuko Shem is classified as an Elite expert for Paraplegia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kazuko Shem specialize in?

While Dr. Kazuko Shem is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Cerebral Palsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

Does Dr. Kazuko Shem accept my insurance?

Dr. Kazuko Shem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-885-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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