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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ding, Anatomic Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding, MD, PHD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ding is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ding’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ding’s office at (415) 476-1000.
What languages does Dr. Ding speak?
Dr. Ding and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Ding typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Ding 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. Ding. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Ding typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Ding's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ding accept my insurance?
Dr. Ding accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ding accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ding in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ding's office located?
Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-1000
What is Dr. Ding's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ding's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912466061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ding?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ding
What is Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding's specialty?
Dr. Ding is a Anatomic Pathologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ding is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Marinhealth 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
When to see an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chien-Kuang Ding accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chien-Kuang Ding offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ding's office at (415) 476-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chien-Kuang Ding?
Please contact Dr. Ding's office at (415) 476-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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