Dr. Sevasti Dames, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Internist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Who is Dr. Dames, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sevasti Dames, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dames is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dames’s office at (415) 230-5489.
What languages does Dr. Dames speak?
Dr. Dames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dames typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dames 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. Dames. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dames typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sevasti Dames may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Dames' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dames accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Dames' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Dames' office located?
What is Dr. Dames's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619022233.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dames
What is Dr. Sevasti Dames's specialty?
Dr. Dames is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Sevasti Dames affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dames is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Sevasti Dames accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sevasti Dames is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sevasti Dames offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dames's office at (415) 230-5489 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sevasti Dames?
Please contact Dr. Dames's office at (415) 230-5489 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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