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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Block, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Brian Block, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Block is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Block’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Block’s office.
What languages does Dr. Block speak?
Dr. Block and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Block treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Block 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. Block. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Asthma Disorder
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45998: Other asthma
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
- Coughing
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- History of COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Past COVID-19 Infection
- Previous Coronavirus Disease
- Long COVID
- Post-COVID Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8616: Personal history of COVID-19
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Lung Disease
- Breathing Problems
- Respiratory Illnesses
- Pulmonary Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8709: Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Block perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Block may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Block's office.
Does Dr. Block accept my insurance?
Dr. Block accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Block accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Block in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Block's office located?
Dr. Brian Block's Practice 3
1001 Potrero Ave Rm 5K1
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 206-8494
What is Dr. Block's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Block's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407114044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Block?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Block
What is Dr. Brian Block's specialty?
Dr. Block is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Block to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brian Block affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Block is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, El Camino Health - Mountain View 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Brian Block accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Block is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Block offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Block's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Block?
Please contact Dr. Block's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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