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Dr. David Liu, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liu, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. David Liu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (415) 476-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Liu typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Female Infertility
    • Female Sterility
    • Difficulty Getting Pregnant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N979: Female infertility, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Liu typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Liu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. David Liu's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 476-1000

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

    Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356684542.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?

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

    What is Dr. David Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is an Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. David Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. David Liu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Liu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 476-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 476-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

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