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Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto, MD

San Francisco, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumamoto, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kumamoto completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Emergency Medicine; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kumamoto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumamoto’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumamoto’s office at (209) 342-2300.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Emergency Medicine; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University General Hospital

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    Is Dr. Kumamoto board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kumamoto speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kumamoto treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kumamoto 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. Kumamoto. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Kumamoto perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto may include:

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    Does Dr. Kumamoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumamoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 342-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kumamoto's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto's Primary Practice

    1101 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (209) 342-2300

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    Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto's Practice 2

    2740 M St

    Merced, CA 95340

    (209) 342-2300

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    Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto's Practice 3

    2351 Clay St Ste 501

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 531-9047

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

    Dr. Kumamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760473482.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumamoto?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto's specialty?

    Dr. Kumamoto is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Kumamoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kumamoto is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies 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

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    Is Kenneth Kumamoto accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumamoto's office at (209) 342-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Kumamoto?

    Please contact Dr. Kumamoto's office at (209) 342-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto have?

    Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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