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Dr. Derrick Lung, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Mateo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lung, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Derrick Lung, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lung’s office at (415) 643-3242.

    What languages does Dr. Lung speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lung typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lung 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. Lung. 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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    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:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lung typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Derrick Lung may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 643-3242 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lung accept in San Mateo, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lung's office located?

    Dr. Derrick Lung's Primary Practice

    222 W 39th Ave

    San Mateo, CA 94403

    (415) 643-3242

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    Dr. Derrick Lung's Practice 2

    2100 Powell St Ste 900

    Emeryville, CA 94608

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    Dr. Derrick Lung's Practice 3

    1510 Page Mill Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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

    Dr. Lung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821259342.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lung?

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

    What is Dr. Derrick Lung's specialty?

    Dr. Lung is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Mateo, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Derrick Lung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lung is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, San Mateo 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Derrick Lung accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Derrick Lung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derrick Lung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lung's office at (415) 643-3242 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Derrick Lung?

    Please contact Dr. Lung's office at (415) 643-3242 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lung's office located?

    Dr. Lung's offices are located in San Mateo, CA, Emeryville, CA, and Palo Alto, CA.