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56 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tan, Adult Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ho Tan, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 56 years. Dr. Tan graduated from Christian Medical College. Dr. Tan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tan’s office at (415) 781-8881.
Where did Dr. Tan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Christian Medical College | Madras Med College
What languages does Dr. Tan speak?
Dr. Tan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tan typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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:
- General Health Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of the Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis
- Disc Spinal Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9973: Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tan typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Tan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 781-8881 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tan accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Tan 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
Chinese Community Health Plan
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
The Health Care Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tan's office located?
What is Dr. Tan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285737692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tan
What is Dr. Ho Tan's specialty?
Dr. Tan is a Adult Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Ho Tan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tan is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness 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 Ho Tan accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ho Tan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ho Tan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (415) 781-8881 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ho Tan?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (415) 781-8881 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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