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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chennapan, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Krithika Chennapan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chennapan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chennapan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chennapan’s office at (415) 600-6000.
What languages does Dr. Chennapan speak?
Dr. Chennapan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chennapan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chennapan 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. Chennapan. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chennapan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Krithika Chennapan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chennapan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chennapan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chennapan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chennapan accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chennapan 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
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Chennapan's office located?
Dr. Krithika Chennapan's Primary Practice
3555 Cesar Chavez
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 600-6000
What is Dr. Chennapan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chennapan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497217111.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chennapan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chennapan
What is Dr. Krithika Chennapan's specialty?
Dr. Chennapan is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Krithika Chennapan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chennapan is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Krithika Chennapan accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Krithika Chennapan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krithika Chennapan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chennapan's office at (415) 600-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krithika Chennapan?
Please contact Dr. Chennapan's office at (415) 600-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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