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Dr. Heather Provencher, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Heather Provencher, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Provencher graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington. Dr. Provencher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Provencher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Provencher’s office at (312) 926-2000.

    Where did Dr. Provencher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    What languages does Dr. Provencher speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Provencher 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. Provencher. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

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

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Provencher may include:

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

    Does Dr. Provencher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Provencher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Provencher 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Provencher's office located?

    Dr. Heather Provencher's Primary Practice

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (312) 926-2000

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    Dr. Heather Provencher's Practice 2

    3555 Cesar Chavez

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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

    Dr. Provencher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295024420.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Provencher?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Provencher's specialty?

    Dr. Provencher 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 this Dr. Heather Provencher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Provencher is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center 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 Heather Provencher accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Provencher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Provencher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Provencher's office at (312) 926-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Provencher?

    Please contact Dr. Provencher's office at (312) 926-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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