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Dr. Sanjay Kakar, MD

San Francisco, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kakar, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sanjay Kakar, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Kakar graduated from Christian Medical College and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Kakar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakar’s office at (415) 514-0681.

    Where did Dr. Kakar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

    • Medical School: Christian Med Coll, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India | Christian Medical College

    Is Dr. Kakar board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sanjay Kakar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Kakar speak?

    Dr. Kakar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Kakar treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Kakar 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. Kakar. 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:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Descending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous descending colon growth
    • Descending colon adenoma
    • Descending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Other specified liver Disease
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Inflammatory Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • Hepatitis
    • Uncommon liver conditions
    • Rare liver diseases
    • Specific liver disorders
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • Liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • K759: Inflammatory liver disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Condition
    • Duodenal Condition
    • Digestive System Problem
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K319: Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified
    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Liver Fibrosis
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic scarring
    • Scarred liver
    • Fibrotic liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7400: Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
    • Stomach Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal disease
    • Food pipe problem
    • Undiagnosed esophagus issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K229: Disease of esophagus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-cancerous Rectum Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Benign rectal tumor
    • Rectal neoplasm
    • Non-malignant rectal mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D128: Benign neoplasm of rectum

    Does Dr. Kakar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kakar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 514-0681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kakar accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Kakar in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Community Health Network

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kakar's office located?

    Dr. Sanjay Kakar's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 514-0681

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    Dr. Sanjay Kakar's Practice 2

    1600 Divisadero St # 302

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Sanjay Kakar's Practice 3

    2330 Post St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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    What is Dr. Kakar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kakar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235187634.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakar

    What is Dr. Sanjay Kakar's specialty?

    Dr. Kakar is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Francisco, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Kakar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sanjay Kakar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kakar is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Explore Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sanjay Kakar accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sanjay Kakar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sanjay Kakar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kakar's office at (415) 514-0681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sanjay Kakar?

    Please contact Dr. Kakar's office at (415) 514-0681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sanjay Kakar have?

    Dr. Sanjay Kakar is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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