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Dr. Jennifer Shieh, MD

South San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shieh, Internist in South San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Jennifer Shieh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shieh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shieh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shieh’s office at (650) 742-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Shieh speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shieh typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Shieh 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. Shieh. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shieh typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Shieh may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shieh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shieh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shieh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 742-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Shieh in South 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

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shieh's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Shieh's Primary Practice

    1200 El Camino Real

    South San Francisco, CA 94080

    (650) 742-2000

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    Mezzanine M-115

    2425 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Shieh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699302794.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shieh?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Shieh's specialty?

    Dr. Shieh is a Internist near South San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Shieh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shieh is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Jennifer Shieh accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Shieh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Shieh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shieh's office at (650) 742-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Shieh?

    Please contact Dr. Shieh's office at (650) 742-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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