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Dr. Christina Garza, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garza, Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Christina Garza, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Garza graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at New York University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Garza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garza’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garza’s office at (510) 525-8980.

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

    • Residency: New York University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garza speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Garza treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Garza 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. Garza. 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
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Need for Home Care Assistance
    • In-home care support
    • Assistance at home
    • Home health services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z742: Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

    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:

    • 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Garza perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Garza may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garza's office.

    Does Dr. Garza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 525-8980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Garza in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AgeWell

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garza's office located?

    Dr. Christina Garza's Primary Practice

    3555 Cesar Chavez

    San Francisco, CA 94110

    (510) 525-8980

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    Dr. Christina Garza's Practice 2

    1510 4th St Ste 1

    Berkeley, CA 94710

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    Dr. Christina Garza's Practice 3

    15630 18th Ave

    Clearlake, CA 95422

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

    Dr. Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942598289.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garza?

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

    What is Dr. Christina Garza's specialty?

    Dr. Garza is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Garza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christina Garza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garza is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Novato Community Hospital, UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Christina Garza accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Garza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Garza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (510) 525-8980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christina Garza?

    Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (510) 525-8980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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