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Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murthy, Rheumatologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murthy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murthy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murthy’s office at (410) 502-2128.

    What languages does Dr. Murthy speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Murthy typically treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy. 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:

    • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) without kidney problems
    • Giant cell arteritis
    • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)
    • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
    • Giant Cell Arteritis
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Vasculitis
    • Wegener's without kidney involvement
    • Non-renal GPA
    • Localized GPA
    • Temporal arteritis
    • Horton's disease
    • Cranial arteritis
    • Churg-Strauss syndrome
    • Allergic granulomatosis
    • Churg-Strauss vasculitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3130: Wegener's granulomatosis without renal involvement
    • M316: Other giant cell arteritis
    • M301: Polyarteritis with lung involvement [Churg-Strauss]

    Also known as:

    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • AS
    • Bechterew's Disease
    • Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Juvenile Arthritis
    • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
    • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    • JIA
    • Childhood arthritis
    • Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Murthy typically perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivek Murthy may include:

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

    Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murthy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 502-2128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Murthy's office located?

    Dr. Vivek Murthy's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (410) 502-2128

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    Dr. Vivek Murthy's Practice 2

    3100 San Pablo Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94702

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    Dr. Vivek Murthy's Practice 3

    2330 Post St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023451861.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murthy?

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

    What is Dr. Vivek Murthy's specialty?

    Dr. Murthy is a Rheumatologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Rheumatologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.

    Is this Dr. Vivek Murthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murthy is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mills-Peninsula 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 Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Rheumatologist. 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 Vivek Murthy accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vivek Murthy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vivek Murthy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (410) 502-2128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vivek Murthy?

    Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (410) 502-2128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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