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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liu, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kathleen Liu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Liu graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (415) 353-2507.
Where did Dr. Liu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Liu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Liu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen Liu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Liu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2507 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Liu 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
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
Dr. Kathleen Liu's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2507
What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518996693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu
What is Dr. Kathleen Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu 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. Kathleen Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kathleen Liu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 353-2507 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 353-2507 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Liu have?
Dr. Kathleen Liu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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