Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwaan, Internist in Oakland, CA?
Where did Dr. Kwaan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Kwaan speak?
Dr. Kwaan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kwaan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kwaan 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. Kwaan. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- AAT Deficiency
- Alpha-1 Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kwaan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Kwaan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kwaan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwaan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwaan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2961 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwaan accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Kwaan in Oakland, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
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Where is Dr. Kwaan's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Kwaan's Primary Practice
275 W MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(415) 353-2961
Box 0359 Department Of Medicine / Pulmonary
400 Parnassus Ave # 359
San Francisco, CA 94143
What hospitals are Dr. Kwaan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kwaan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kwaan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwaan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952628828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwaan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwaan
What is Dr. Nicholas Kwaan's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.