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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kannangara, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Saman Kannangara, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Kannangara graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine. Dr. Kannangara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kannangara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kannangara’s office at (415) 349-2900.
Where did Dr. Kannangara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Kannangara speak?
Dr. Kannangara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kannangara treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kannangara 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. Kannangara. 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:
- Sepsis
- Strep A Blood Poisoning
- Streptococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Group A Strep Sepsis
- GAS Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A400: Sepsis due to streptococcus, group A
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kannangara perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saman Kannangara may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kannangara's office.
Does Dr. Kannangara accept my insurance?
Dr. Kannangara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 349-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kannangara accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kannangara 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
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Community Health Network
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kannangara's office located?
Dr. Saman Kannangara's Primary Practice
1199 Bush St Ste 400
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 349-2900
What is Dr. Kannangara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kannangara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508893421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kannangara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kannangara
What is Dr. Saman Kannangara's specialty?
Dr. Kannangara is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Kannangara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saman Kannangara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kannangara 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Saman Kannangara accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Saman Kannangara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saman Kannangara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kannangara's office at (415) 349-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saman Kannangara?
Please contact Dr. Kannangara's office at (415) 349-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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