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Dr. Sean Townsend, MD

Critical Care Internist

San Francisco, CA

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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Townsend typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Townsend typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sean Townsend may include:

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

    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

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?

    Dr. Sean Townsend's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave Ste 1005

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (617) 921-3237

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    Dr. Sean Townsend's Practice 2

    1165 Montgomery Dr

    Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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    Dr. Sean Townsend's Practice 3

    2455 Bennett Valley Rd Ste C219

    Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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    What is Dr. Townsend's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Sean Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Sean Townsend?

    Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (617) 921-3237 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?

    Dr. Townsend's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Santa Rosa, CA.