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Dr. Josephine Lau, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lau, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Josephine Lau, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lau is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lau’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lau’s office at (415) 353-2002.

    Is Dr. Lau board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Josephine Lau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Lau speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lau typically treat?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lau 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. Lau. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Anorexia Nervosa (Restricting Type)
    • Eating Disorder
    • Other Eating Disorder
    • Restrictive Anorexia
    • Anorexia without Binging
    • Self-Starvation
    • Disordered eating
    • Food-related mental health issues
    • Feeding disorders
    • Unspecified Eating Disorder
    • Atypical Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5001: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
    • F509: Eating disorder, unspecified
    • F5089: Other specified eating disorder

    Also known as:

    • Anorexia Nervosa
    • Anorexia
    • Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F50019: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, unspecified

    What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lau typically perform?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Josephine Lau may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lau 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. Josephine Lau's Primary Practice

    3333 California St Ste 245

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 353-2002

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    Dr. Josephine Lau's Practice 2

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Josephine Lau's Practice 3

    3100 Telegraph Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669630711.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lau?

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

    What is Dr. Josephine Lau's specialty?

    Dr. Lau is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.

    Is this Dr. Josephine Lau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. 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 Josephine Lau accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Josephine Lau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Josephine Lau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (415) 353-2002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Josephine Lau?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (415) 353-2002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Josephine Lau have?

    Dr. Josephine Lau is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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