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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howe, Family Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Richard Howe, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Howe completed his residency at Idaho State Univ, Family Medicine. Dr. Howe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howe’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howe’s office at (888) 663-6331.
Where did Dr. Howe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Idaho State Univ, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Howe board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Howe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Howe speak?
Dr. Howe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Howe treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howe 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. Howe. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Howe perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Howe may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Howe's office.
Does Dr. Howe accept my insurance?
Dr. Howe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 663-6331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howe accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Howe 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Howe's office located?
Dr. Richard Howe's Primary Practice
3490 California St Ste 203
San Francisco, CA 94118
(888) 663-6331
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Howe?
Dr. Howe has appointments available at his San Francisco, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Howe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871566679.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howe
What is Dr. Richard Howe's specialty?
Dr. Howe is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Howe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Howe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howe is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Richard Howe accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Howe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Howe offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Howe, or call (888) 663-6331 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Howe?
Please contact Dr. Howe's office at (888) 663-6331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Howe have?
Dr. Richard Howe is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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