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Dr. Sima Patel, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sima Patel, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Patel graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (415) 353-1818.

    Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sima Patel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1818 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Patel 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Community Health Network

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Sima Patel's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-1818

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    Dr. Sima Patel's Practice 2

    1975 4th St Fl 1

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Sima Patel's Practice 3

    747 52nd St

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780720474.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Sima Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sima Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Sima Patel accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sima Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sima Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (415) 353-1818 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sima Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (415) 353-1818 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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