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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ward, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Shan Ward, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ward’s office at (415) 476-5153.
What languages does Dr. Ward speak?
Dr. Ward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shan Ward may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ward's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Ward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-5153 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ward 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ward's office located?
Dr. Shan Ward's Primary Practice
3333 California St # S110
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 476-5153
What is Dr. Ward's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871737270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ward?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ward
What is Dr. Shan Ward's specialty?
Dr. Ward is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Shan Ward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ward is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care 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 Shan Ward accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shan Ward is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shan Ward offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (415) 476-5153 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shan Ward?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (415) 476-5153 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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