Who is Dr. Brakeman, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brakeman?
Dr. Paul Brakeman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician 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. Brakeman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Diseases, Dialysis Care, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Brakeman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Brakeman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pediatric Nephrology
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Brakeman board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Paul Brakeman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Brakeman speak?
Dr. Brakeman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Brakeman typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Brakeman 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. Brakeman. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Brakeman typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Brakeman may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Brakeman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brakeman accept my insurance?
Dr. Brakeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-2423 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brakeman accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Brakeman in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
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Where is Dr. Brakeman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Brakeman affiliated with?
Dr. Brakeman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Brakeman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brakeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447295167.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brakeman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brakeman