Physician Profile
Xiaohua Qian, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Qian
Xiaohua Qian, M.D. practices pathology in Palo Alto, CA. Xiaohua is also listed as specializing in cytopathology, anatomic & clinical pathology, and pathology — clinical. According to Medicare claims data, Xiaohua cared for 2,142 Medicare patients across 3,130 services. The services billed most often include special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 723-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune & Joints
Autopsy & Forensic
- Unexplained Cause of Death
Blood & Metabolism
- Vitamin D deficiency
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Sickle cell disease
Cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Bone tumors
- Brain tumor
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colon cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Cervical & Gynecologic
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Endometrial hyperplasia
Digestive
- Gallbladder inflammation
- H. pylori infection
Digestive System
- Barrett's esophagus
- Celiac disease
- Colon polyps
Endocrine
Genetics
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Hormones
- Testosterone deficiency
Immune System
- Autoimmune Diseases
Infections
- Hepatitis C
- Lyme disease
- Mononucleosis
- Sexually transmitted infections
Kidney
- Kidney Disease
Liver
Metabolic & Routine Lab
- Diabetes
- Gout
- High cholesterol
Pregnancy & Fertility
Skin Cancer
- Melanoma
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Autopsy & Forensic
- Private Autopsy Service
Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Tests
- Blood Type Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Complete Blood Count
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Iron Level Blood Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
Cytology
- Body fluid cytology
- Urine cytology test
Cytology & Screening
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Human papillomavirus testing
- Pap Smear Test
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy Review
Genetic & Molecular Tests
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Liquid Biopsy
- Paternity DNA Test
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
Genetics
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
Immune & Allergy Tests
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Autoimmune Antibody Panel
- Celiac Disease Blood Test
Infection Testing
- Blood Culture Test
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- Lyme disease test
Infection Tests
- STI Screening Panel
Lab & Blood Tests
- Cardiac enzyme blood test
- Pregnancy blood test
- Sed rate inflammation test
- Testosterone blood test
- Vitamin D blood test
Pathology Review
- Biopsy Second Opinion
- Frozen Section During Surgery
Pregnancy & Fertility
- Miscarriage tissue testing
- Placenta examination
- Sperm count test
Routine Lab Tests
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Urinalysis
- Urine Drug Screen
Tissue Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Interpretation
- Breast Biopsy Analysis
- Cervical biopsy lab review
- Colon Polyp Testing
- Kidney Biopsy Examination
- Liver Biopsy Examination
- Lung biopsy lab review
- Lymph Node Biopsy Analysis
- Oral biopsy lab review
- Prostate Biopsy Analysis
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Stomach biopsy lab review
- Uterine biopsy lab review
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,130 services · 2,142 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
41 | |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
684 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
562 | As often as other peers in Pathology |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
430 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
412 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | Lab test | 88172 |
211 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
200 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode | Lab test | 88177 |
127 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
88 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
84 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other pathologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other pathologists in Palo Alto 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Xiaohua Qian's specialty?
Xiaohua Qian is a pathologist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Xiaohua Qian?
Xiaohua Qian is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Xiaohua Qian?
The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Xiaohua Qian's NPI number?
Xiaohua Qian's National Provider Identifier is 1790722734. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Xiaohua Qian's education?
Xiaohua Qian attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Xiaohua Qian been practicing?
Xiaohua Qian has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Xiaohua Qian known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Xiaohua Qian performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Xiaohua Qian confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Xiaohua Qian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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