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Dr. Charles Allison, MD

Dr. Charles Allison, MD

San Francisco, CA

52 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Allison, Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Charles Allison, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Allison graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Allison is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allison’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allison’s office at (415) 752-0100.

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

    • Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Flexible Or Transitional Year | St Marys Hospital Med Center | St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Allison board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Allison, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Allison speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Allison treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Allison 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. Allison. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Allison perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Allison may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Allison's office.

    Does Dr. Allison accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 752-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Allison's office located?

    Dr. Charles Allison's Primary Practice

    1 Shrader St Ste 640

    San Francisco, CA 94117

    (415) 752-0100

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    Dr. Charles Allison's Practice 2

    2235 Hayes St Fl 5

    San Francisco, CA 94117

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

    Dr. Allison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376541060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allison?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Allison's specialty?

    Dr. Allison is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Allison to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Allison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Allison is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Charles Allison accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Allison is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Allison offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allison's office at (415) 752-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Allison?

    Please contact Dr. Allison's office at (415) 752-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Allison have?

    Dr. Charles Allison is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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