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Dr. Nina Sung, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sung, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Nina Sung, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sung’s office at (212) 241-5900.

    What languages does Dr. Sung speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sung typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sung 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. Sung. 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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    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:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Does Dr. Sung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Sung 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Universal of WHealth Care Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Sung's office located?

    Dr. Nina Sung's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave Ste 1005

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (212) 241-5900

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    Dr. Nina Sung's Practice 2

    15400 Foothill Blvd

    San Leandro, CA 94578

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    Dr. Nina Sung's Practice 3

    13855 E 14th St

    San Leandro, CA 94578

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sung affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
    Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
    San Leandro Hospital,San Leandro, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - Sacramento Medical Center,Sacramento, CA

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

    Dr. Sung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104137199.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sung?

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

    What is Dr. Nina Sung's specialty?

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Nina Sung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sung is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. 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 Dr. Nina Sung accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nina Sung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nina Sung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sung's office at (212) 241-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nina Sung?

    Please contact Dr. Sung's office at (212) 241-5900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sung's office located?

    Dr. Sung's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and San Leandro, CA.