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Dr. Elizabeth Kwan, MD

San Francisco, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kwan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Elizabeth Kwan, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kwan is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwan’s office at (510) 752-1000.

    Is Dr. Kwan board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Kwan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kwan speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kwan treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kwan 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. Kwan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Kwan perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Kwan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kwan's office.

    Does Dr. Kwan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kwan's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Kwan's Primary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (510) 752-1000

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    Dr. Elizabeth Kwan's Practice 2

    275 W MacArthur Blvd

    Oakland, CA 94611

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    Dr. Elizabeth Kwan's Practice 3

    505 Parnassus Ave # L126

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Kwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093985368.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwan?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Kwan's specialty?

    Dr. Kwan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Kwan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Kwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kwan 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Elizabeth Kwan accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Kwan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Kwan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kwan's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Kwan?

    Please contact Dr. Kwan's office at (510) 752-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Kwan have?

    Dr. Elizabeth Kwan is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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