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Dr. Robert Allen, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allen, Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Robert Allen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Allen is currently affiliated with Hospitalist Office. Dr. Allen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (916) 864-5596.

    What languages does Dr. Allen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Allen typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Need for Home Care Assistance
    • In-home care support
    • Assistance at home
    • Home health services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z742: Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Allen typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Allen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 864-5596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Allen 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Robert Allen's Primary Practice

    3555 Cesar Chavez

    San Francisco, CA 94110

    (916) 864-5596

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    Hospitalist Office

    4001 J St Ofc

    Sacramento, CA 95819

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    Dr. Robert Allen's Practice 3

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

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

    Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558586503.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Allen's specialty?

    Dr. Allen is a Hospitalist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Robert Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Robert Allen accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Allen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Allen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (916) 864-5596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Allen?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (916) 864-5596 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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