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Dr. Melissa Goebel, MD

Dr. Melissa Goebel, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Goebel, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Melissa Goebel, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Goebel completed her residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. Dr. Goebel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goebel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goebel’s office at (415) 600-3190.

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

    • Fellowship: Oregon Health & Sciences University (Hospice & Palliative Care)

    • Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers | NY Medical College - St. Vincent's Hospital | NY Medical College - St. Vincent's Hospital

    Is Dr. Goebel board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Goebel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Goebel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Goebel typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Goebel 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. Goebel. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Goebel typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Goebel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Goebel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Goebel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Goebel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-3190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Goebel's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Goebel's Primary Practice

    3838 California St

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 600-3190

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    Dr. Melissa Goebel's Practice 2

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

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    Dr. Melissa Goebel's Practice 3

    325 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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

    Dr. Goebel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477630762.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goebel?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Goebel's specialty?

    Dr. Goebel is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Melissa Goebel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Goebel is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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. Melissa Goebel accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Goebel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Goebel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Goebel's office at (415) 600-3190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Goebel?

    Please contact Dr. Goebel's office at (415) 600-3190 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Goebel's office located?

    Dr. Goebel's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Los Altos, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Goebel have?

    Dr. Melissa Goebel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.