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Dr. Sherry Bird, MD

Dr. Sherry Bird, MD

San Francisco, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Sherry Bird, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Bird graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Bird is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bird’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. Bird’s office at (209) 342-2300.

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

    • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bird board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sherry Bird, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bird speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bird treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bird 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. Bird. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Threatened Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
    • Signs of Miscarriage
    • Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O200: Threatened abortion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Which procedures does Dr. Bird perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sherry Bird may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bird's office.

    Does Dr. Bird accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bird 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. Bird accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Bird 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bird's office located?

    Dr. Sherry Bird's Primary Practice

    2333 Buchanan St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (209) 342-2300

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    Dr. Sherry Bird's Practice 2

    2740 M St

    Merced, CA 95340

    (209) 342-2300

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    Dr. Sherry Bird's Practice 3

    2351 Clay St Ste 501

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 531-9047

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

    Dr. Bird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245200336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bird?

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

    What is Dr. Sherry Bird's specialty?

    Dr. Bird 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. Bird to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sherry Bird affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bird is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Mills-Peninsula 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

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    Is Sherry Bird accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sherry Bird is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sherry Bird offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Sherry Bird?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sherry Bird have?

    Dr. Sherry Bird is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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