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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walch, Pediatric Endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Abby Walch, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Walch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walch’s office at (414) 805-6850.
What languages does Dr. Walch speak?
Dr. Walch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Walch typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Walch 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. Walch. 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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Childhood Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
- Gender incongruence in children
- Gender identity issues in kids
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
- F642: Gender identity disorder of childhood
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Overactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Hyperfunction
- Excess Pituitary Hormone
- Hyperpituitarism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mosaic Turner Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome Mosaicism
- 45,X/46,XX Mosaicism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q963: Mosaicism, 45, X/46, XX or XY
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Walch typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Walch performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Walch. 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:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
- Drug Implant Exchange
- Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
- Medication Device Change
CPT Codes:
- 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. Walch accept my insurance?
Dr. Walch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-6850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walch accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Walch 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Walch's office located?
Dr. Abby Walch's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(414) 805-6850
What is Dr. Walch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215355581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walch
What is Dr. Abby Walch's specialty?
Dr. Walch is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Abby Walch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walch is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Abby Walch accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Abby Walch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abby Walch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walch's office at (414) 805-6850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abby Walch?
Please contact Dr. Walch's office at (414) 805-6850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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