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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mukhtar, Transplant Hepatologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Nizar Mukhtar, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Mukhtar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mukhtar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mukhtar’s office at (206) 386-3660.
What languages does Dr. Mukhtar speak?
Dr. Mukhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Mukhtar typically treat?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Mukhtar 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. Mukhtar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
What procedures does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Mukhtar typically perform?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Mukhtar 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. Mukhtar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Mukhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Mukhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 386-3660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mukhtar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Mukhtar 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
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mukhtar's office located?
Dr. Nizar Mukhtar's Primary Practice
2350 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115
(206) 386-3660
What is Dr. Mukhtar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mukhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477880508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mukhtar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mukhtar
What is Dr. Nizar Mukhtar's specialty?
Dr. Mukhtar is a Transplant Hepatologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Transplant Hepatologist do?
An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes.
Is this Dr. Nizar Mukhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mukhtar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno 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 Nizar Mukhtar accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nizar Mukhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nizar Mukhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mukhtar's office at (206) 386-3660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nizar Mukhtar?
Please contact Dr. Mukhtar's office at (206) 386-3660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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