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Dr. Melinda Gu, MD

Dr. Melinda Gu, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Melinda Gu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gu graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and completed her residency at Carney Hospital in Boston. Dr. Gu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gu’s office at (415) 514-6200.

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

    • Residency: Carney Hospital in Boston

    • Medical School: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Is Dr. Gu board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Melinda Gu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gu treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Gu perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melinda Gu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 514-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Gu 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gu's office located?

    Dr. Melinda Gu's Primary Practice

    3490 California St Ste 200

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 514-6200

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    Dr. Melinda Gu's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave # M1490

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Melinda Gu's Practice 3

    8 Koret Way

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Gu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295901213.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gu?

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

    What is Dr. Melinda Gu's specialty?

    Dr. Gu 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. Gu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melinda Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gu is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 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 Melinda Gu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Melinda Gu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melinda Gu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (415) 514-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melinda Gu?

    Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (415) 514-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melinda Gu have?

    Dr. Melinda Gu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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