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Dr. Kenneth Tai, MD

Dr. Kenneth Tai, MD

San Francisco, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tai, Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Kenneth Tai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Tai graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Tai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tai’s office at (415) 391-9686.

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

    • Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tai speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tai treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tai 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. Tai. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    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

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Tai perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kenneth Tai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tai's office.

    Does Dr. Tai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 391-9686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Tai 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 PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • North East Medical Services

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Tai's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Tai's Primary Practice

    1520 Stockton St

    San Francisco, CA 94133

    (415) 391-9686

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    Dr. Kenneth Tai's Practice 2

    1900 Sullivan Ave

    Daly City, CA 94015

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    Dr. Kenneth Tai's Practice 3

    82 Leland Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94134

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

    Dr. Tai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942374905.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tai?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Tai's specialty?

    Dr. Tai is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Tai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Tai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tai is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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

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    Is Kenneth Tai accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Tai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Tai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tai's office at (415) 391-9686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Tai?

    Please contact Dr. Tai's office at (415) 391-9686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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