33 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Chan, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Chan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Psychiatry | St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Chan board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Yim Chan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Chan speak?
Dr. Chan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Chan typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Chan 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. Chan. 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:
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
- Psychotic depression
- Severe clinical depression with psychosis
- Depression with hallucinations
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Chan typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Yim Chan may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Chan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 558-8233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chan accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chan in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Central Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chan affiliated with?
Dr. Chan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659458289.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chan
What is Dr. Yim Chan's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.