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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zekhtser, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Mitchell Zekhtser, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zekhtser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zekhtser’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zekhtser’s office at (408) 947-2500.
What languages does Dr. Zekhtser speak?
Dr. Zekhtser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zekhtser typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zekhtser 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. Zekhtser. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zekhtser typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mitchell Zekhtser 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. Zekhtser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zekhtser accept my insurance?
Dr. Zekhtser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 947-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zekhtser accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Zekhtser 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zekhtser's office located?
Dr. Mitchell Zekhtser's Primary Practice
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 5
San Francisco, CA 94110
(408) 947-2500
What is Dr. Zekhtser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zekhtser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639639198.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zekhtser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zekhtser
What is Dr. Mitchell Zekhtser's specialty?
Dr. Zekhtser 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. Mitchell Zekhtser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zekhtser is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Eden Medical Center 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 Mitchell Zekhtser accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mitchell Zekhtser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mitchell Zekhtser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zekhtser's office at (408) 947-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mitchell Zekhtser?
Please contact Dr. Zekhtser's office at (408) 947-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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