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. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Gu typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melinda Gu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Gu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Chinese Community Health Plan
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melinda Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gu is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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