39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palefsky, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Palefsky?
Dr. Joel Palefsky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Palefsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in AIDS Related Cancers, Epstein-Barr Virus, HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Palefsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Palefsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Palefsky board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Palefsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palefsky speak?
Dr. Palefsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palefsky typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Palefsky 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. Palefsky. 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:
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Rectal 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
- Rectum Cancer Test
- Anal Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-US)
- ASC-US anal smear
- Uncertain anal cell changes
- Mildly abnormal anal cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
Also known as:
- Low-Grade Abnormal Anal Cells
- LGSIL Anal Smear
- Mild Anal Dysplasia
- Low-Grade Squamous Lesion Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palefsky typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Palefsky 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. Palefsky. 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:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Anoscopy
- HRA Anoscopy
- Magnified Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
- Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Excision
- Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Does Dr. Palefsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Palefsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palefsky accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Palefsky 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Chinese Community Health Plan
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palefsky's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Palefsky affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Palefsky has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Palefsky's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palefsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336191345.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palefsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palefsky
What is Dr. Joel Palefsky's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.