VD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dang, Pain Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Vu Dang, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dang’s office at (713) 973-7246.
What languages does Dr. Dang speak?
Dr. Dang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dang typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dang 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. Dang. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dang typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dang 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. Dang. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Dang accept my insurance?
Dr. Dang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 973-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dang accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Dang 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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Dang's office located?
What is Dr. Dang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770710006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dang
What is Dr. Vu Dang's specialty?
Dr. Dang is a Pain Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.
Is this Dr. Vu Dang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dang is affiliated with Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist. 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 Vu Dang accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vu Dang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vu Dang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dang's office at (713) 973-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vu Dang?
Please contact Dr. Dang's office at (713) 973-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Pain Medicine Specialist Near San Francisco, CA
CL
Pain Medicine Specialist
Dr. Charlot Le is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Brendan Morley, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Emeryville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Emeryville, CA
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Babak Jamasbi, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Castro Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified.
Castro Valley, CA