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Dr. Wan Chi, MD

Physiatrist

San Francisco, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chi, Physiatrist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Wan Chi, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Chi completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chi is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chi’s office at (415) 353-6539.

    Where did Dr. Chi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    Is Dr. Chi board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Wan Chi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Chi speak?

    Dr. Chi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Chi typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Chi 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. Chi. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart-Lung Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery
    • Post-heart-lung transplant care
    • Heart-lung transplant follow-up
    • Cardiopulmonary transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
    • Z48280: Encounter for aftercare following heart-lung transplant

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Chi typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Wan Chi may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-6539 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chi accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Chi in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chi's office located?

    Dr. Wan Chi's Primary Practice

    900 Hyde St

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 353-6539

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    What is Dr. Chi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942208335.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chi

    What is Dr. Wan Chi's specialty?

    Dr. Chi 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 Dr. Wan Chi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chi is affiliated with Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital 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 Dr. Wan Chi accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wan Chi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wan Chi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chi's office at (415) 353-6539 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wan Chi?

    Please contact Dr. Chi's office at (415) 353-6539 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chi's office located?

    Dr. Chi's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wan Chi have?

    Dr. Wan Chi is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.