43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hershon, Critical Care Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. James Hershon, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Hershon graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Ventura County Medical Center Program. Dr. Hershon is fluent in English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hershon’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. Hershon’s office at (415) 923-3421.
Where did Dr. Hershon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ventura County Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
What languages does Dr. Hershon speak?
Dr. Hershon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Hershon treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hershon 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. Hershon. 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:
- Heart Transplant Rejection
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant Rejection
- Heart Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8621: Heart transplant rejection
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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 Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hershon perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Hershon 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. Hershon's office.
Does Dr. Hershon accept my insurance?
Dr. Hershon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 923-3421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hershon accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Hershon 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
All Other Third Party
Centene
Central Health
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hershon's office located?
Dr. James Hershon's Primary Practice
2351 Clay St # 501
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 923-3421
What is Dr. Hershon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hershon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508940305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hershon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hershon
What is Dr. James Hershon's specialty?
Dr. Hershon 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. Hershon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Hershon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hershon 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is James Hershon accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Hershon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Hershon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hershon's office at (415) 923-3421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Hershon?
Please contact Dr. Hershon's office at (415) 923-3421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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