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Dr. Michael Zhang

San Francisco, CA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhang, Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Michael Zhang is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zhang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhang’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhang’s office at (415) 600-5760.

    What languages does Dr. Zhang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zhang treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Zhang 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. Zhang. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Does Dr. Zhang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-5760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zhang's office located?

    Dr. Michael Zhang's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 600-5760

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    Dr. Michael Zhang's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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

    Dr. Zhang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972967917.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhang?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Zhang's specialty?

    Dr. Zhang is a Neurosurgeon near San Francisco, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Zhang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Zhang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhang is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Solano 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

    Explore Neurosurgeon with 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 Michael Zhang accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    No, Dr. Michael Zhang is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Zhang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhang's office at (415) 600-5760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Zhang?

    Please contact Dr. Zhang's office at (415) 600-5760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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