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Dr. Sujatha Sankaran, MD

San Francisco, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sankaran, Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sujatha Sankaran, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Sankaran is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankaran’s office at (415) 353-2640.

    What languages does Dr. Sankaran speak?

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

    • English
    • Tagalog
    • Tamil

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Sankaran 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. Sankaran. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

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

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sujatha Sankaran may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sankaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sankaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Sankaran 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 Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sankaran's office located?

    Dr. Sujatha Sankaran's Primary Practice

    909 Hyde St Ste 125

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 353-2640

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    Dr. Sujatha Sankaran's Practice 2

    347 Andrieux St

    Sonoma, CA 95476

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    Dr. Sujatha Sankaran's Practice 3

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Sankaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518071711.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankaran?

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

    What is Dr. Sujatha Sankaran's specialty?

    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 Dr. Sujatha Sankaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sankaran is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Mercy General Hospital 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 Dr. Sujatha Sankaran accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sujatha Sankaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sujatha Sankaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sankaran's office at (415) 353-2640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sujatha Sankaran?

    Please contact Dr. Sankaran's office at (415) 353-2640 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sankaran's office located?

    Dr. Sankaran's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Sonoma, CA.