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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avakoff, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Avakoff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avakoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avakoff’s office at (628) 206-8111.
What languages does Dr. Avakoff speak?
Dr. Avakoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avakoff typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avakoff 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. Avakoff. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avakoff typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Avakoff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avakoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Avakoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (628) 206-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avakoff accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Avakoff 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Avakoff's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff's Primary Practice
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 25 Fl 1
San Francisco, CA 94110
(628) 206-8111
What is Dr. Avakoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avakoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538798111.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avakoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avakoff
What is Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff's specialty?
Dr. Avakoff is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avakoff is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Sequoia 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Avakoff accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Avakoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avakoff's office at (628) 206-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Avakoff?
Please contact Dr. Avakoff's office at (628) 206-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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