Who is Dr. Higashida, Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Randall Higashida, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Higashida graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology.
Dr. Higashida is fluent in English, Chinese, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higashida’s office at (415) 353-1863.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Higashida?
Dr. Randall Higashida, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Higashida empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Cerebral, Interventional Neuroradiology, Intracranial Angioplasty & Stent, Stroke, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Higashida is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Higashida go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University California | UCLA, Interventional Neuroradiology
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology | University California | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Higashida board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Randall Higashida, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Higashida speak?
Dr. Higashida and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Tagalog
What procedures does Dr. Higashida perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Higashida performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Higashida. 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:
Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
Vertebral Artery Angiography
Carotid artery angiography
Cerebral angiography
Intracranial carotid angiography
Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
Cervicocerebral arch angiography
Vertebral artery imaging
Brain blood vessel scan
CPT Codes:
36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Higashida accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Higashida's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
What is Dr. Higashida's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higashida's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902882046.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higashida?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higashida
What is Dr. Randall Higashida's specialty?
Dr. Higashida is a Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
Contact Dr. Higashida to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Randall Higashida affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higashida is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. 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 Randall Higashida accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Randall Higashida is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Randall Higashida offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higashida's office at (415) 353-1863 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Randall Higashida?
Please contact Dr. Higashida's office at (415) 353-1863 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Randall Higashida have?
Dr. Randall Higashida is certified by the American Board of Radiology.