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Dr. Pressley Chakales, MD

Neurologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chakales, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Pressley Chakales, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chakales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chakales’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chakales’s office at (415) 600-5760.

    What languages does Dr. Chakales speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Chakales typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chakales 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. Chakales. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chakales typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pressley Chakales may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chakales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chakales accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chakales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-5760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • HealthPartners

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chakales' office located?

    Dr. Pressley Chakales' Primary Practice

    601 Duboce Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94117

    (415) 600-5760

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    Dr. Pressley Chakales' Practice 2

    3838 California St

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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    Dr. Pressley Chakales' Practice 3

    1501 Trousdale Dr

    Burlingame, CA 94010

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

    Dr. Chakales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093344988.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chakales?

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

    What is Dr. Pressley Chakales's specialty?

    Dr. Chakales is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is Dr. Pressley Chakales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chakales is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Sutter Solano Medical Center 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore 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 Dr. Pressley Chakales accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pressley Chakales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pressley Chakales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chakales' office at (415) 600-5760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pressley Chakales?

    Please contact Dr. Chakales' office at (415) 600-5760 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chakales' office located?

    Dr. Chakales' offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Burlingame, CA.