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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franks, Family Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ariel Franks, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Franks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franks’s office.
What languages does Dr. Franks speak?
Dr. Franks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franks typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Franks 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. Franks. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franks typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ariel Franks may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Franks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Franks accept my insurance?
Dr. Franks 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. Franks accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Franks in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Franks' office located?
What is Dr. Franks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891140497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franks
What is Dr. Ariel Franks's specialty?
Dr. Franks is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Ariel Franks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franks is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ariel Franks accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ariel Franks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ariel Franks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franks's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ariel Franks?
Please contact Dr. Franks's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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