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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defries, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Triveni Defries, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Defries is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defries’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defries’s office at (415) 476-1000.
What languages does Dr. Defries speak?
Dr. Defries and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Defries typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Defries 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. Defries. 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:
- Alcohol Use
- Alcohol
- Drinking alcohol
- Alcohol consumption
- Alcohol intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1090: Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated
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
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
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:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder in Remission
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Recovered from alcoholism
- Alcohol dependence recovery
- Sobriety from alcohol
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1021: Alcohol dependence, in remission
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Defries typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Triveni Defries 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
Please contact Dr. Defries' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Defries accept my insurance?
Dr. Defries accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defries accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Defries 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Defries' office located?
Dr. Triveni Defries' Primary Practice
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 476-1000
What is Dr. Defries's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275970972.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defries?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defries
What is Dr. Triveni Defries's specialty?
Dr. Defries is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Triveni Defries affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defries 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Triveni Defries accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Triveni Defries is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Triveni Defries offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defries's office at (415) 476-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Triveni Defries?
Please contact Dr. Defries's office at (415) 476-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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