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Dr. Kristen Kipps, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kipps, Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Kristen Kipps, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Kipps is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kipps’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kipps’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Kipps speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kipps typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kipps 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. Kipps. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kipps typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Kipps may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kipps accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kipps accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kipps 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kipps' office located?

    Dr. Kristen Kipps' Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Kipps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891013462.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kipps?

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

    What is Dr. Kristen Kipps's specialty?

    Dr. Kipps is a Hospitalist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Kristen Kipps affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kipps is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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. Kristen Kipps accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristen Kipps is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristen Kipps offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kipps' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen Kipps?

    Please contact Dr. Kipps' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kipps' office located?

    Dr. Kipps' office is located in San Francisco, CA.