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Dr. William Fisher, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fisher, Critical Care Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. William Fisher, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Fisher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fisher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fisher’s office at (858) 499-2410.

    What languages does Dr. Fisher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fisher typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fisher typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Fisher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fisher 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 Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?

    Dr. William Fisher's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave Ste 1005

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (858) 499-2410

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

    Dr. Fisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245674001.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fisher?

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

    What is Dr. William Fisher's specialty?

    Dr. Fisher is a Critical Care Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. William Fisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fisher is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Dr. William Fisher accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. William Fisher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Fisher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (858) 499-2410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Fisher?

    Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (858) 499-2410 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?

    Dr. Fisher's office is located in San Francisco, CA.