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Dr. Chiara Cerini, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cerini, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Chiara Cerini, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cerini is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cerini’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cerini’s office at (415) 668-8900.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cerini?

    Dr. Chiara Cerini, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cerini empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Cerini is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Cerini speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cerini treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cerini 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. Cerini. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Granuloma
    • Belly button granuloma
    • Umbilical cord lump
    • Newborn navel growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P8381: Umbilical granuloma

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Serous otitis media
    • Ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Cerini perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Chiara Cerini may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cerini's office.

    Does Dr. Cerini accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cerini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 668-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Cerini 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 Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cerini's office located?

    Dr. Chiara Cerini's Primary Practice

    525 Spruce St Ste 3

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 668-8900

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    Dr. Chiara Cerini's Practice 2

    4650 W Sunset Blvd Ste 61

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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    Dr. Chiara Cerini's Practice 3

    3838 California St Rm 111

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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

    Dr. Cerini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790288074.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cerini?

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

    What is Dr. Chiara Cerini's specialty?

    Dr. Cerini is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Cerini to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chiara Cerini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cerini is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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 Chiara Cerini accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Chiara Cerini is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chiara Cerini offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cerini's office at (415) 668-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chiara Cerini?

    Please contact Dr. Cerini's office at (415) 668-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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