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Dr. Aaron Shanker, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shanker, Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Aaron Shanker, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shanker is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanker’s office at (415) 600-3458.

    What languages does Dr. Shanker speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shanker typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Liver Failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic insufficiency
    • Liver dysfunction
    • End-stage liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shanker typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Shanker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shanker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shanker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-3458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shanker's office located?

    Dr. Aaron Shanker's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 600-3458

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    Dr. Aaron Shanker's Practice 2

    325 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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

    Dr. Shanker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457884983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanker?

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

    What is Dr. Aaron Shanker's specialty?

    Dr. Shanker is a Hospitalist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Aaron Shanker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shanker is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Aaron Shanker accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Aaron Shanker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aaron Shanker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shanker's office at (415) 600-3458 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Aaron Shanker?

    Please contact Dr. Shanker's office at (415) 600-3458 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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