26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wakasa, Physiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Marc Wakasa, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Wakasa graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Wakasa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wakasa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wakasa’s office at (415) 750-5762.
Where did Dr. Wakasa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wakasa speak?
Dr. Wakasa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wakasa typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wakasa 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. Wakasa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wakasa typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Marc Wakasa may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Wakasa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wakasa accept my insurance?
Dr. Wakasa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 750-5762 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wakasa accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Wakasa 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wakasa's office located?
Dr. Marc Wakasa's Primary Practice
450 Stanyan St # 658
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-5762
What is Dr. Wakasa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wakasa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265435762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wakasa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wakasa
What is Dr. Marc Wakasa's specialty?
Dr. Wakasa is a Physiatrist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Marc Wakasa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wakasa is affiliated with Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Marc Wakasa accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marc Wakasa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marc Wakasa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wakasa's office at (415) 750-5762 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marc Wakasa?
Please contact Dr. Wakasa's office at (415) 750-5762 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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