Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sternbach, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Joshua Sternbach, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sternbach graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Stanford University Program. Dr. Sternbach is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sternbach’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sternbach’s office at (415) 923-3421.
Where did Dr. Sternbach go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
What languages does Dr. Sternbach speak?
Dr. Sternbach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sternbach treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sternbach 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. Sternbach. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble Sleeping
- Primary Insomnia
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5101: Primary insomnia
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Diaphragm Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Diaphragmatic Problems
- Breathing Muscle Disorders
- Problems with the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J986: Disorders of diaphragm
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Sternbach perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Sternbach may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sternbach's office.
Does Dr. Sternbach accept my insurance?
Dr. Sternbach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 923-3421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sternbach accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sternbach 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
San Francisco Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sternbach's office located?
Dr. Joshua Sternbach's Primary Practice
2351 Clay St Ste 501
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 923-3421
What is Dr. Sternbach's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sternbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225293038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sternbach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sternbach
What is Dr. Joshua Sternbach's specialty?
Dr. Sternbach is a Pulmonologist near San Francisco, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Sternbach to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Sternbach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sternbach 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
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Is Joshua Sternbach accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Sternbach is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Sternbach offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sternbach's office at (415) 923-3421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Sternbach?
Please contact Dr. Sternbach's office at (415) 923-3421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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