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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumamoto typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumamoto typically perform?

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

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

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    45 Castro St

    San Francisco, CA 94114

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    Dr. Kenneth Kumamoto's Practice 3

    13855 E 14th St

    San Leandro, CA 94578

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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.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    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, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 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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