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Dr. Kirk Jones, MD
San Francisco, CA
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jones, Cytopathologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kirk Jones, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Jones graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cytopathology Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Jones is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jones’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jones’s office at (415) 353-1613.
Where did Dr. Jones go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cytopathology Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University Ca Sf School Of Med
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Jones speak?
Dr. Jones and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Jones typically treat?
As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Jones 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. Jones. 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:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
What procedures does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Jones typically perform?
As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Jones may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Jones' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jones accept my insurance?
Dr. Jones accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1613 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jones accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Jones 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
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jones' office located?
What is Dr. Jones's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588600290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jones?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jones
What is Dr. Kirk Jones's specialty?
Dr. Jones is a Cytopathologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Cytopathologist do?
A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists.
Is this Dr. Kirk Jones affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jones is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 Cytopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kirk Jones accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kirk Jones is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirk Jones offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jones's office at (415) 353-1613 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirk Jones?
Please contact Dr. Jones's office at (415) 353-1613 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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