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Dr. Lucia Franca, MD

Dr. Lucia Franca, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franca, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Lucia Franca, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Franca completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Ctr-Austin. Dr. Franca is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franca’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franca’s office at (415) 461-1949.

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

    • Residency: University of Texas Health Science Ctr-Austin | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Franca board certified in Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Lucia Franca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Franca speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Franca treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Franca 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. Franca. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Family History
    • Hereditary breast cancer risk
    • Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
    • Breast cancer in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Advanced Maternal Age First Pregnancy
    • Elderly Primigravida Care
    • Older First-Time Mom Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09513: Supervision of elderly primigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for First Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • First Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Care for First Pregnancy
    • Maternity Care for First-Time Moms
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3400: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
    • Breast cancer
    • Li-Fraumeni syndrome
    • Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
    • Hereditary Breast Cancer
    • BRCA Gene Mutation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    What procedures does Dr. Franca perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Franca performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Franca. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Does Dr. Franca accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 461-1949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Franca 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Inland Empire

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Franca's office located?

    Dr. Lucia Franca's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 461-1949

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    Dr. Lucia Franca's Practice 2

    1725 Montgomery St Ste 200

    San Francisco, CA 94111

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    Dr. Lucia Franca's Practice 3

    599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Ste 301

    Greenbrae, CA 94904

    (415) 461-1949

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Young S

    Texas Medical Association's Committee on Maternal and Perinatal Healt

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

    Dr. Franca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558522722.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franca?

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

    What is Dr. Lucia Franca's specialty?

    Dr. Franca is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near San Francisco, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Franca to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lucia Franca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franca is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 Lucia Franca accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lucia Franca is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lucia Franca offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franca's office at (415) 461-1949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lucia Franca?

    Please contact Dr. Franca's office at (415) 461-1949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lucia Franca have?

    Dr. Lucia Franca is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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