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Dr. Theodore Liu, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Liu, Dermatologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Theodore Liu, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Liu completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (415) 833-2000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    Is Dr. Liu board certified in Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Theodore Liu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Liu treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Alopecia Areata
    • Androgenic Hair Loss
    • Hair Loss
    • Alopecia areata
    • Androgenetic alopecia
    • Patchy hair loss
    • Autoimmune hair loss
    • Spot baldness
    • Male pattern baldness
    • Female pattern baldness
    • Genetic hair loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L639: Alopecia areata, unspecified
    • L649: Androgenic alopecia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Chronic Itchy Skin
    • Skin Condition
    • Itching
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Neurodermatitis
    • Lichenification
    • Scratch dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L280: Lichen simplex chronicus

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Screening
    • Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mole Check
    • Dermatology Screening
    • Melanoma Screening
    • Skin Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1283: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Lichen Planopilaris
    • Hair Loss
    • Inflammatory hair loss
    • Follicular lichen planus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L661: Lichen planopilaris

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Liu 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 Third Party

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • San Francisco Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. Theodore Liu's Primary Practice

    1600 Owens St

    San Francisco, CA 94158

    (415) 833-2000

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    Dr. Theodore Liu's Practice 2

    2200 Ofarrell St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437237054.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?

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

    What is Dr. Theodore Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is a Dermatologist near San Francisco, CA. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Liu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Theodore Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Liu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

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    Is Theodore Liu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Theodore Liu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Theodore Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 833-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Theodore Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 833-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Theodore Liu have?

    Dr. Theodore Liu is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pediatrics.

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