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Dr. Autumn Eglitis, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist

San Mateo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Eglitis, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Autumn Eglitis, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Eglitis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eglitis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eglitis’s office at (617) 569-5800.

    What languages does Dr. Eglitis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Eglitis typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eglitis 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. Eglitis. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Eglitis typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Autumn Eglitis may include:

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

    Does Dr. Eglitis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Eglitis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 569-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Eglitis accept in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Eglitis in San Mateo, 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

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Eglitis' office located?

    Dr. Autumn Eglitis' Primary Practice

    1875 S Grant St Ste 760

    San Mateo, CA 94402

    (617) 569-5800

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    Dr. Autumn Eglitis' Practice 2

    548 Market St

    San Francisco, CA 94104

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

    Dr. Eglitis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992116610.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eglitis?

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

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?

    A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Autumn Eglitis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Eglitis is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Adventist Health And Rideout 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Autumn Eglitis accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Autumn Eglitis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Autumn Eglitis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Eglitis' office at (617) 569-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Autumn Eglitis?

    Please contact Dr. Eglitis' office at (617) 569-5800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Eglitis' office located?

    Dr. Eglitis' offices are located in San Mateo, CA and San Francisco, CA.