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Dr. Michael Waterfield, MD

Dr. Michael Waterfield, MD

Pediatrician

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waterfield, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Michael Waterfield, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Waterfield graduated from Penn State and completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Waterfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waterfield’s office at (415) 476-4009.

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

    • Residency: University of California, San Francisco

    • Medical School: Penn State | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Waterfield board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Waterfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Waterfield speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Waterfield typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Waterfield 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. Waterfield. 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:

    • Pauciarticular Juvenile Arthritis
    • Juvenile Arthritis
    • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
    • Oligoarticular JIA
    • Few-joint juvenile arthritis
    • Childhood oligoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0840: Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mouth Inflammation
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Stomatitis
    • Sore Mouth
    • Inflamed Mouth Lining

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K121: Other forms of stomatitis

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Waterfield typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Waterfield may include:

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

    Does Dr. Waterfield accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waterfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-4009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other TPA

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Waterfield's office located?

    Ucsf Pediatric Department

    505 Parnassus Ave # M-691

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 476-4009

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    What hospitals are Dr. Waterfield affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Waterfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA

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

    Dr. Waterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700088069.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waterfield?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Waterfield's specialty?

    Dr. Waterfield is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Michael Waterfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waterfield is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Michael Waterfield accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Waterfield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Waterfield offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waterfield's office at (415) 476-4009 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Waterfield?

    Please contact Dr. Waterfield's office at (415) 476-4009 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Waterfield's office located?

    Dr. Waterfield's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Waterfield have?

    Dr. Michael Waterfield is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.