42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kanter, Endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Richard Kanter, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Kanter completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kanter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanter’s office at (415) 833-2000.
Where did Dr. Kanter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med
Is Dr. Kanter board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kanter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kanter speak?
Dr. Kanter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Kanter typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Kanter 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. Kanter. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Kanter typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Kanter may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Kanter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kanter accept my insurance?
Dr. Kanter 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. Kanter accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kanter 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kanter's office located?
Dr. Richard Kanter's Primary Practice
2200 Ofarrell St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 833-2000
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Richard Kanter an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kanter has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kanter, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Kanter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kanter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346328945.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kanter
What is Dr. Richard Kanter's specialty?
Dr. Kanter is a Endocrinologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Richard Kanter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kanter is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, 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 an Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Kanter accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kanter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Kanter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kanter's office at (415) 833-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Kanter?
Please contact Dr. Kanter's office at (415) 833-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kanter have?
Dr. Richard Kanter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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