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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Townsend, Critical Care Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sean Townsend, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Townsend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Townsend’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Townsend’s office at (617) 921-3237.
What languages does Dr. Townsend speak?
Dr. Townsend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Townsend treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend. 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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Townsend perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sean Townsend may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Townsend's office.
Does Dr. Townsend accept my insurance?
Dr. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 921-3237 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Townsend 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
Chinese Community Health Plan
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Other Provider Networks
San Francisco Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?
Dr. Sean Townsend's Primary Practice
1101 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(617) 921-3237
Dr. Sean Townsend's Practice 3
2455 Bennett Valley Rd Ste C219
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(503) 372-2827
What is Dr. Townsend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528058617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Townsend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Townsend
What is Dr. Sean Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Townsend is a Critical Care Internist near San Francisco, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Townsend to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sean Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Sean Townsend accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sean Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Townsend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (617) 921-3237 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Townsend?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (617) 921-3237 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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