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Dr. Richard Podolin, MD

San Francisco, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Podolin, Cardiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Richard Podolin, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Podolin graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Podolin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Podolin’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Podolin’s office at (415) 666-3220.

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

    • Residency: Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine | Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Podolin board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Podolin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Podolin speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Podolin treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Podolin 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. Podolin. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Swelling
    • Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Bloating

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R609: Edema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Which procedures does Dr. Podolin perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Podolin may include:

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

    Does Dr. Podolin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Podolin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 666-3220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Podolin's office located?

    Dr. Richard Podolin's Primary Practice

    2250 Hayes St Ste 204

    San Francisco, CA 94117

    (415) 666-3220

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    Dr. Richard Podolin's Practice 2

    1 Shrader St Ste 600

    San Francisco, CA 94117

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

    Dr. Podolin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295876860.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Podolin?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Podolin's specialty?

    Dr. Podolin is a Cardiologist near San Francisco, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Podolin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Podolin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Podolin is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Richard Podolin accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Podolin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Podolin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Podolin's office at (415) 666-3220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Podolin?

    Please contact Dr. Podolin's office at (415) 666-3220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Podolin have?

    Dr. Richard Podolin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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