43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hsu, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hsu graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Zion Hospital. Dr. Hsu is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hsu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hsu’s office at (415) 750-5570.
Where did Dr. Hsu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Zion Hospital | University of California (San Francisco) Program
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Hsu board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hsu speak?
Dr. Hsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Hsu treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Hsu 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. Hsu. 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:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Upper Neck Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Upper Neck
- Worn Upper Neck Discs
- High Cervical Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
- M5031: Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
- Discogenic Lumbar Pain
- Worn Lower Back Discs
- Lumbar Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
- M51369: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Brittle Bone Fracture
- Fragility Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Mid-Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Mid-Back
- Worn Mid-Back Discs
- Thoracic Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5134: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- Osteoarthritis
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
Also known as:
- Lumbar Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Collapsed Lower Back Bone
- Lumbar Spinal Compression Fracture
- Crushed Lower Back Vertebra
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4856XA: Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar region, initial encounter for fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Hsu perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hsu's office.
Does Dr. Hsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 750-5570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hsu accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Hsu in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hsu's office located?
Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu's Primary Practice
1 Shrader St Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-5570
What is Dr. Hsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275695843.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hsu
What is Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu's specialty?
Dr. Hsu is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Hsu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hsu is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Ken-Yao Hsu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hsu's office at (415) 750-5570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ken-Yao Hsu?
Please contact Dr. Hsu's office at (415) 750-5570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu have?
Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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