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Dr. Kjell Jorgenson, MD

Dr. Kjell Jorgenson, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Kjell Jorgenson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jorgenson graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Jorgenson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jorgenson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jorgenson’s office at (415) 312-0275.

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

    • Medical School: New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Jorgenson board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kjell Jorgenson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jorgenson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jorgenson treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Jorgenson 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. Jorgenson. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Need for Home Care Assistance
    • In-home care support
    • Assistance at home
    • Home health services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z742: Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Which procedures does Dr. Jorgenson perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kjell Jorgenson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Jorgenson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jorgenson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 312-0275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jorgenson's office located?

    Dr. Kjell Jorgenson's Primary Practice

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 312-0275

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    Dr. Kjell Jorgenson's Practice 2

    2333 Buchanan St Ste 380

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 312-0275

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    Dr. Kjell Jorgenson's Practice 3

    3555 Cesar Chavez

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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

    Dr. Jorgenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245492149.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jorgenson?

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

    What is Dr. Kjell Jorgenson's specialty?

    Dr. Jorgenson 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. Jorgenson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kjell Jorgenson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jorgenson is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies 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 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 Kjell Jorgenson accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kjell Jorgenson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kjell Jorgenson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jorgenson's office at (415) 312-0275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kjell Jorgenson?

    Please contact Dr. Jorgenson's office at (415) 312-0275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kjell Jorgenson have?

    Dr. Kjell Jorgenson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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