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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Prashant Patel, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (269) 337-6300.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Patel may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 337-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Patel in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Chinese Community Health Plan
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Highmark Inc.
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Prashant Patel's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(269) 337-6300
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396125449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Prashant Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Hospitalist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Prashant Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital, UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Prashant Patel accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prashant Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashant Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (269) 337-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashant Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (269) 337-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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