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Dr. Catherine Bell, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bell, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Catherine Bell, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bell completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Bell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bell’s office at (415) 833-2000.

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

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Kaiser Permanente Med Center Sf

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    Is Dr. Bell board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Bell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Bell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bell typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bell 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. Bell. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bell typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Bell may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bell 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. Bell accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Bell in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • Samaritan Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Bell's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Bell's Primary Practice

    2200 Ofarrell St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 833-2000

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    Dr. Catherine Bell's Practice 2

    2425 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063586386.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bell?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Bell's specialty?

    Dr. Bell is an Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Catherine Bell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bell is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Catherine Bell accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Bell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Bell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (415) 833-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Bell?

    Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (415) 833-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bell's office located?

    Dr. Bell's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Bell have?

    Dr. Catherine Bell is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.