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Dr. Saurabh Patel, MD, PHD
San Francisco, CA
14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Saurabh Patel, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Patel graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (415) 600-0770.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Obesity
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- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
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:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Underweight
- Body Weight
- Low body weight
- Below healthy weight
- Malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- R636: Underweight
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Milk Allergy
- Food Allergy
- Dairy allergy
- Milk protein allergy
- Allergy to dairy products
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91011: Allergy to milk products
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Intestinal Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Bacterial Gut Infection
- Bacterial Enteritis
- Bacterial Gastroenteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A048: Other specified bacterial intestinal infections
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-0770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Patel 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
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
City of Hartford
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
FirstCarolinaCare
North East Medical Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Saurabh Patel's Primary Practice
3700 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 600-0770
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447440573.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Saurabh Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near San Francisco, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saurabh Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital 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 Saurabh Patel accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Saurabh Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saurabh Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (415) 600-0770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saurabh Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (415) 600-0770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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