Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elson, Family Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Elson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Family Practice
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Elson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Elson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elson speak?
Dr. Elson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elson 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. Elson. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Elson may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Elson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elson accept my insurance?
Dr. Elson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elson accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Elson in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Elson's office located?
Dr. Joseph Elson's Primary Practice
2200 Ofarrell St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 833-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Elson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376695593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elson