Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baron, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Robert Baron, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Baron completed his residency at University California. Dr. Baron is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baron’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baron’s office at (415) 353-2300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baron?
Dr. Robert Baron, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baron empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Nutrition, Obesity, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Weight Management, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Baron is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baron go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University California
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Baron board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Baron, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baron speak?
Dr. Baron and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Cantonese
English
Mandarin
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Baron treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Baron 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. Baron. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Baron perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Baron may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Baron's office.
Does Dr. Baron accept my insurance?
Dr. Baron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baron accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Baron 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
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baron's office located?
Dr. Robert Baron's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave # 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2300
What is Dr. Baron's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558326603.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baron?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baron
What is Dr. Robert Baron's specialty?
Dr. Baron 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. Baron to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Baron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baron is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Robert Baron accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Baron is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Baron offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baron's office at (415) 353-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Baron?
Please contact Dr. Baron's office at (415) 353-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Baron have?
Dr. Robert Baron is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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