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Dr. Charles Lynch, MD

San Francisco, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lynch, Nephrologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Charles Lynch, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lynch graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Nephrology; Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lynch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lynch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lynch’s office at (415) 923-3456.

    Where did Dr. Lynch go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Nephrology; Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine | Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    Is Dr. Lynch board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Lynch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lynch speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lynch treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lynch 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. Lynch. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Cardiac insufficiency
    • Weak heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I501: Left ventricular failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Lynch perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Charles Lynch may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lynch's office.

    Does Dr. Lynch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lynch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 923-3456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lynch 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lynch's office located?

    Dr. Charles Lynch's Primary Practice

    2100 Webster St Ste 320

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 923-3456

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    Dr. Charles Lynch's Practice 2

    1580 Valencia St Ste 806

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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

    Dr. Lynch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972684348.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lynch?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Lynch's specialty?

    Dr. Lynch is a Nephrologist near San Francisco, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Lynch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Lynch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lynch 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

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    Is Charles Lynch accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Lynch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Lynch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lynch's office at (415) 923-3456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Lynch?

    Please contact Dr. Lynch's office at (415) 923-3456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Lynch have?

    Dr. Charles Lynch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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