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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Upadhyay, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Upadhyay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Upadhyay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Upadhyay’s office at (415) 353-1799.
What languages does Dr. Upadhyay speak?
Dr. Upadhyay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Upadhyay typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Upadhyay 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. Upadhyay. 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:
- 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:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Upadhyay typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Upadhyay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Upadhyay accept my insurance?
Dr. Upadhyay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Upadhyay accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Upadhyay 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
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Upadhyay's office located?
Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-1799
What is Dr. Upadhyay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Upadhyay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699161315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Upadhyay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Upadhyay
What is Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay's specialty?
Dr. Upadhyay is a Pulmonologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Upadhyay 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vaibhav Upadhyay accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Upadhyay's office at (415) 353-1799 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaibhav Upadhyay?
Please contact Dr. Upadhyay's office at (415) 353-1799 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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