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Dr. Nida Degesys, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Degesys, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Nida Degesys, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Degesys is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Degesys’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Degesys’s office at (415) 353-1238.

    What languages does Dr. Degesys speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nida Degesys may include:

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

    Does Dr. Degesys accept my insurance?

    Dr. Degesys accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Degesys' office located?

    Dr. Nida Degesys' Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-1238

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    Dr. Nida Degesys' Practice 2

    2330 Post St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Degesys's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780001776.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Degesys?

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

    What is Dr. Nida Degesys's specialty?

    Dr. Degesys is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, 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. Nida Degesys affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Degesys is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies 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. Nida Degesys accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nida Degesys is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nida Degesys offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Degesys' office at (415) 353-1238 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nida Degesys?

    Please contact Dr. Degesys' office at (415) 353-1238 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Degesys' office located?

    Dr. Degesys' office is located in San Francisco, CA.