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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Askin, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Elisabeth Askin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Askin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Askin’s office at (510) 435-8580.
What languages does Dr. Askin speak?
Dr. Askin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Askin treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Askin 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. Askin. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Which procedures does Dr. Askin perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elisabeth Askin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Askin's office.
Does Dr. Askin accept my insurance?
Dr. Askin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 435-8580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askin accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Askin in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Chinese Community Health Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Askin's office located?
Dr. Elisabeth Askin's Primary Practice
1545 Divisadero St Ste 322
San Francisco, CA 94143
(510) 435-8580
What is Dr. Askin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043639503.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askin
What is Dr. Elisabeth Askin's specialty?
Dr. Askin 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. Askin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elisabeth Askin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askin is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Elisabeth Askin accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elisabeth Askin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elisabeth Askin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Askin's office at (510) 435-8580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elisabeth Askin?
Please contact Dr. Askin's office at (510) 435-8580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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