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Dr. Sam Frenkel, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Burlingame, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Frenkel, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Burlingame, CA?

    Dr. Sam Frenkel, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA. Dr. Frenkel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frenkel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frenkel’s office at (650) 696-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Frenkel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Frenkel typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Frenkel 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. Frenkel. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Frenkel typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sam Frenkel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Frenkel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Frenkel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Frenkel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 696-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Frenkel accept in Burlingame, CA?

    Dr. Frenkel in Burlingame, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Frenkel's office located?

    Dr. Sam Frenkel's Primary Practice

    1501 Trousdale Dr

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    (650) 696-5500

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

    Dr. Frenkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154783371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frenkel?

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

    What is Dr. Sam Frenkel's specialty?

    Dr. Frenkel is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Burlingame, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Sam Frenkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Frenkel is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Sam Frenkel accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sam Frenkel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sam Frenkel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Frenkel's office at (650) 696-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sam Frenkel?

    Please contact Dr. Frenkel's office at (650) 696-5500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Frenkel's office located?

    Dr. Frenkel's office is located in Burlingame, CA.