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Dr. Sheva Tessler, MD

Dr. Sheva Tessler, MD

Pediatrician

San Francisco, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tessler, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sheva Tessler, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tessler graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics. Dr. Tessler is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tessler’s office at (415) 666-1860.

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

    • Residency: Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Tessler board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Sheva Tessler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Tessler speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tessler typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tessler 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. Tessler. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tessler typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tessler performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tessler. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Tessler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 666-1860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Tessler in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sutter Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tessler's office located?

    Dr. Sheva Tessler's Primary Practice

    3838 California St Rm 111

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 666-1860

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

    Dr. Tessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912081985.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tessler?

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

    What is Dr. Sheva Tessler's specialty?

    Dr. Tessler is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Sheva Tessler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tessler is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Sheva Tessler accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sheva Tessler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sheva Tessler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tessler's office at (415) 666-1860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sheva Tessler?

    Please contact Dr. Tessler's office at (415) 666-1860 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tessler's office located?

    Dr. Tessler's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sheva Tessler have?

    Dr. Sheva Tessler is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.