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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Syal, Hospitalist in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Anu Syal, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Syal graduated from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Syal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Syal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syal’s office at (650) 742-2000.
Where did Dr. Syal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Gulbarga University, Vijaynagara Institute of Medical Sciences | Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences | Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences | GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
Is Dr. Syal board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Anu Syal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Syal speak?
Dr. Syal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Syal typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Syal 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. Syal. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
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
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Syal typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Anu Syal may include:
Please contact Dr. Syal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Syal accept my insurance?
Dr. Syal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 742-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Syal accept in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Syal in South 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
Chinese Community Health Plan
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Syal's office located?
Dr. Anu Syal's Primary Practice
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 742-2000
What is Dr. Syal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Syal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396823886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Syal
What is Dr. Anu Syal's specialty?
Dr. Syal is a Hospitalist near South 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. Anu Syal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Syal is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula 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 Anu Syal accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anu Syal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anu Syal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Syal's office at (650) 742-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anu Syal?
Please contact Dr. Syal's office at (650) 742-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anu Syal have?
Dr. Anu Syal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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