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Dr. Daniel Nathanson, MD

San Francisco, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nathanson, Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Nathanson, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Nathanson completed his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Nathanson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nathanson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nathanson’s office at (415) 221-7056.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nathanson?

    Dr. Daniel Nathanson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon 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. Nathanson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Aortic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Nathanson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Nathanson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Is Dr. Nathanson board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Nathanson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Nathanson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nathanson treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Nathanson 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. Nathanson. 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:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Painful Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease
    • Symptomatic Varicose Veins
    • Aching Leg Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
    • I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Leg or Arm Arteries
    • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Peripheral artery disease
    • PAD
    • Artery hardening in limbs
    • Atherosclerosis of limbs
    • PAD with foot wound
    • Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
    • Vascular ulcer on foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70209: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, unspecified extremity
    • I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    What procedures does Dr. Nathanson perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Nathanson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nathanson. 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:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • Fistula Creation for Dialysis
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis
    • AV fistula creation
    • Arteriovenous fistula surgery
    • Dialysis access surgery
    • Percutaneous AV fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
    • 36837: Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, upper extremity, separate access sites of the peripheral artery and peripheral vein, including fistula maturation procedures (eg, transluminal balloon angioplasty, coil embolization) when performed, including all vascular access, imaging guidance and radiologic supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Artery Blocking Procedure
    • Vascular Occlusion
    • Arterial Embolization
    • Blood Vessel Coiling
    • AVM Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)

    Also known as:

    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
    • Dialysis Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Graft Stenting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36903: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Does Dr. Nathanson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nathanson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 221-7056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Nathanson 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 Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nathanson's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Nathanson's Primary Practice

    1 Daniel Burnham Ct Ste 205C

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 221-7056

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    Dr. Daniel Nathanson's Practice 2

    365 Lennon Ln Ste 290

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Dr. Daniel Nathanson's Practice 3

    2333 Buchanan St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Nathanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467653006.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nathanson?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Nathanson's specialty?

    Dr. Nathanson is a Vascular Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Nathanson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Nathanson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nathanson is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, UCSF Health Saint Francis 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

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    Is Daniel Nathanson accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Nathanson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Nathanson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nathanson's office at (415) 221-7056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Nathanson?

    Please contact Dr. Nathanson's office at (415) 221-7056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Nathanson have?

    Dr. Daniel Nathanson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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