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Dr. Patricia Zheng, MD

Physiatrist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zheng, Physiatrist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Patricia Zheng, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zheng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zheng’s office at (415) 514-6828.

    What languages does Dr. Zheng speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Zheng typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zheng 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. Zheng. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Zheng typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zheng 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. Zheng. 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Does Dr. Zheng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 514-6828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Zheng 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Zheng's office located?

    Mcb300

    400 Parnassus Ave # 300

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 514-6828

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    Dr. Patricia Zheng's Practice 2

    1500 Owens St Ste 170

    San Francisco, CA 94158

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    Dr. Patricia Zheng's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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

    Dr. Zheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275891475.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zheng?

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

    What is Dr. Patricia Zheng's specialty?

    Dr. Zheng is a Physiatrist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Patricia Zheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zheng is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Dr. Patricia Zheng accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Zheng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patricia Zheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (415) 514-6828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia Zheng?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (415) 514-6828 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zheng's office located?

    Dr. Zheng's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Stanford, CA.