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Dr. Robert Saken, MD

Dr. Robert Saken, MD

San Francisco, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saken, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Robert Saken, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Saken completed his residency at Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Saken is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saken’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saken’s office at (415) 566-2727.

    Where did Dr. Saken go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Medical School, Minneapolis, Mn, United States, M.D.

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il

    Is Dr. Saken board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Saken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Saken speak?

    Dr. Saken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Saken typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Saken 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. Saken. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Breastfeeding Problems
    • Breastfeeding
    • Lactation issues
    • Breast milk problems
    • Breastfeeding difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O9270: Unspecified disorders of lactation

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Saken typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Saken 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. Saken. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Saken accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 566-2727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saken accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Saken in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Saken's office located?

    Dr. Robert Saken's Primary Practice

    2645 Ocean Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94132

    (415) 566-2727

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    Dr. Robert Saken's Practice 2

    595 Buckingham Way Ste 355

    San Francisco, CA 94132

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    Dr. Robert Saken's Practice 3

    3838 California St

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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    What is Dr. Saken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Saken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659456655.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saken?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saken

    What is Dr. Robert Saken's specialty?

    Dr. Saken is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Robert Saken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saken is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal 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

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    Is Robert Saken accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Saken is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Saken offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saken's office at (415) 566-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Saken?

    Please contact Dr. Saken's office at (415) 566-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Saken have?

    Dr. Robert Saken is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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