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Dr. Puneet Sood

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sood, Nephrologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Puneet Sood is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sood is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sood’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sood’s office at (213) 550-3870.

    Is Dr. Sood board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Puneet Sood is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sood speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Sood treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sood 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. Sood. 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:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection

    Also known as:

    • Magnesium Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Magnesium Imbalance
    • Magnesium Processing Problems
    • Electrolyte Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8340: Disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs

    Also known as:

    • Immune System Disorder
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Immunity Problems
    • Immune System Dysfunction
    • Immunological Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D899: Disorder involving the immune mechanism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does Dr. Sood perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sood 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. Sood. 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:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Does Dr. Sood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 550-3870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sood accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sood in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Community Health Network

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Sood's office located?

    Dr. Puneet Sood's Primary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (213) 550-3870

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    Dr. Puneet Sood's Practice 2

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 7

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Puneet Sood's Practice 3

    3100 San Pablo Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94702

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

    Dr. Sood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194870485.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sood?

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

    What is Dr. Puneet Sood's specialty?

    Dr. Sood is a Nephrologist near San Francisco, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Sood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Puneet Sood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sood is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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

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    Is Puneet Sood accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Puneet Sood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Puneet Sood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sood's office at (213) 550-3870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Puneet Sood?

    Please contact Dr. Sood's office at (213) 550-3870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Puneet Sood have?

    Dr. Puneet Sood is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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