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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hammer, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Lauren Hammer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hammer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammer’s office at (415) 353-2311.
What languages does Dr. Hammer speak?
Dr. Hammer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Hammer typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hammer 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. Hammer. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Hammer typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Hammer may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hammer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammer accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Hammer 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
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hammer's office located?
Dr. Lauren Hammer's Primary Practice
1635 Divisadero St Ste 520
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 353-2311
What is Dr. Hammer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174918122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammer
What is Dr. Lauren Hammer's specialty?
Dr. Hammer is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Lauren Hammer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hammer is affiliated with Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lauren Hammer accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Hammer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Hammer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (415) 353-2311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Hammer?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (415) 353-2311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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