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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Espana, Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Lizette Espana, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Espana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Espana’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Espana’s office at (415) 552-3870.
What languages does Dr. Espana speak?
Dr. Espana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Espana typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Espana 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. Espana. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Espana typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Lizette Espana may include:
Please contact Dr. Espana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Espana accept my insurance?
Dr. Espana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 552-3870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Espana accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Espana 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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Espana's office located?
Dr. Lizette Espana's Primary Practice
240 Shotwell St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 552-3870
What is Dr. Espana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Espana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063590693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Espana
What is Dr. Lizette Espana's specialty?
Dr. Espana is a Hospitalist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Lizette Espana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Espana is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Eden 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Lizette Espana accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lizette Espana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lizette Espana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Espana's office at (415) 552-3870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lizette Espana?
Please contact Dr. Espana's office at (415) 552-3870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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