23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Machtinger, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Machtinger?
Dr. Edward Machtinger, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Machtinger empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ Health, Primary Care, Trauma-Informed Care, Women's Health, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Machtinger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Machtinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University California
Is Dr. Machtinger board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Machtinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Machtinger speak?
Dr. Machtinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Machtinger typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Machtinger 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. Machtinger. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Machtinger typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Machtinger may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Machtinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Machtinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Machtinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2119 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Machtinger accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Machtinger in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Machtinger's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Machtinger affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Machtinger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Machtinger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Machtinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518017581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machtinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Machtinger
What is Dr. Edward Machtinger's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.