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Dr. Vu Dang, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist, Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

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.

    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.

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dang's office located?

    Dr. Vu Dang's Primary Practice

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (713) 973-7246

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    Dr. Vu Dang's Practice 2

    1720 El Camino Real Ste 100

    Burlingame, CA 94010

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    Dr. Vu Dang's Practice 3

    900 Hyde St

    San Francisco, CA 94109

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    What is Dr. Dang's NPI number?A 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 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Vu Dang?

    Please contact Dr. Dang's office at (713) 973-7246 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dang's office located?

    Dr. Dang's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Burlingame, CA.