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Who is Dr. Stankiewicz Karita, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Helen Stankiewicz Karita, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Stankiewicz Karita completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program. Dr. Stankiewicz Karita is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stankiewicz Karita’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stankiewicz Karita’s office at (206) 520-5000.
Where did Dr. Stankiewicz Karita go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program
What languages does Dr. Stankiewicz Karita speak?
Dr. Stankiewicz Karita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Stankiewicz Karita typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Stankiewicz Karita 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. Stankiewicz Karita. 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:
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-US)
- ASC-US anal smear
- Uncertain anal cell changes
- Mildly abnormal anal cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Low-Grade Abnormal Anal Cells
- LGSIL Anal Smear
- Mild Anal Dysplasia
- Low-Grade Squamous Lesion Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Stankiewicz Karita typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Stankiewicz Karita performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stankiewicz Karita. 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:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Anoscopy
- HRA Anoscopy
- Magnified Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Does Dr. Stankiewicz Karita accept my insurance?
Dr. Stankiewicz Karita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stankiewicz Karita accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Stankiewicz Karita 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
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Stankiewicz Karita's office located?
Dr. Helen Stankiewicz Karita's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(206) 520-5000
What is Dr. Stankiewicz Karita's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stankiewicz Karita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568738417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stankiewicz Karita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stankiewicz Karita
What is Dr. Helen Stankiewicz Karita's specialty?
Dr. Stankiewicz Karita is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Helen Stankiewicz Karita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stankiewicz Karita is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
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Is Helen Stankiewicz Karita accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Helen Stankiewicz Karita is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Stankiewicz Karita offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stankiewicz Karita's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Stankiewicz Karita?
Please contact Dr. Stankiewicz Karita's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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