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Dr. Sarah Umetsu, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Umetsu, Anatomic Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sarah Umetsu, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Umetsu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Umetsu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umetsu’s office at (415) 353-7359.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Umetsu?

    Dr. Sarah Umetsu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Umetsu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Pathology, Liver Pathology, Surgical Pathology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Umetsu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Umetsu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Umetsu treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Umetsu 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. Umetsu. 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:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Descending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous descending colon growth
    • Descending colon adenoma
    • Descending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Other Placental Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Unspecified placenta problems
    • Various placenta conditions
    • General placenta issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O43893: Other placental disorders, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Condition
    • Duodenal Condition
    • Digestive System Problem
    • Stomach Metaplasia
    • Intestinal Metaplasia of Stomach
    • Precancerous Stomach Changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K319: Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified
    • K31A19: Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal disease
    • Food pipe problem
    • Undiagnosed esophagus issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K229: Disease of esophagus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Does Dr. Umetsu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Umetsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7359 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Umetsu's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Umetsu's Primary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St # 302

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-7359

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    Dr. Sarah Umetsu's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Sarah Umetsu's Practice 3

    185 Berry St Ste 100

    San Francisco, CA 94107

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

    Dr. Umetsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265798383.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umetsu?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Umetsu's specialty?

    Dr. Umetsu is a Anatomic Pathologist near San Francisco, CA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease. Contact Dr. Umetsu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sarah Umetsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Umetsu 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist?

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    Is Sarah Umetsu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Umetsu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Umetsu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Umetsu's office at (415) 353-7359 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sarah Umetsu?

    Please contact Dr. Umetsu's office at (415) 353-7359 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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