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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lydon, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Emily Lydon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lydon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lydon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lydon’s office at (415) 476-1000.
What languages does Dr. Lydon speak?
Dr. Lydon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lydon typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lydon 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. Lydon. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lydon typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Lydon may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Lydon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lydon accept my insurance?
Dr. Lydon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lydon accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Lydon 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
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lydon's office located?
Dr. Emily Lydon's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-1000
What is Dr. Lydon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lydon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548720733.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lydon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lydon
What is Dr. Emily Lydon's specialty?
Dr. Lydon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Emily Lydon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lydon 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Emily Lydon accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Lydon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Lydon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lydon's office at (415) 476-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Lydon?
Please contact Dr. Lydon's office at (415) 476-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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