24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Catherine Smith, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (415) 353-2421.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Hematology | UCSF Medical Center, Hematology
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Is Dr. Smith board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith. 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:
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
Also known as:
- Myelofibrosis
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Primary Myelofibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D7581: Myelofibrosis
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith. 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Smith 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
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164471488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith
What is Dr. Catherine Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Catherine Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Renown Regional Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula 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
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Is Catherine Smith accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (415) 353-2421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (415) 353-2421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Smith have?
Dr. Catherine Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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