20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gallina, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Claudio Gallina, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Gallina graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gallina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallina’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallina’s office at (415) 600-6000.
Where did Dr. Gallina go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Gallina board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Claudio Gallina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gallina speak?
Dr. Gallina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gallina typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gallina 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. Gallina. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gallina typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudio Gallina 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
Please contact Dr. Gallina's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gallina accept my insurance?
Dr. Gallina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gallina accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Gallina 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gallina's office located?
Dr. Claudio Gallina's Primary Practice
3555 Cesar Chavez
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 600-6000
What is Dr. Gallina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gallina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417068941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gallina
What is Dr. Claudio Gallina's specialty?
Dr. Gallina is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Claudio Gallina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gallina is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Claudio Gallina accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Claudio Gallina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudio Gallina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gallina's office at (415) 600-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudio Gallina?
Please contact Dr. Gallina's office at (415) 600-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Claudio Gallina have?
Dr. Claudio Gallina is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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