Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcdonald, Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Richard Mcdonald, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcdonald graduated from University of California and completed his residency at University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Mcdonald is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcdonald’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcdonald’s office at (415) 972-4600.
Where did Dr. Mcdonald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Residency: University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Mcdonald speak?
Dr. Mcdonald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mcdonald treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Nonexudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
- H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H353110: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
- H353130: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Eye Stroke
- CRVO
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Does Dr. Mcdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 972-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcdonald accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Mcdonald in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
ConnectiveRx
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of The Redwoods
Other Health Care Provider
The Health Care Group
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mcdonald's office located?
Dr. Richard Mcdonald's Primary Practice
1445 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 972-4600
What is Dr. Mcdonald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720056567.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcdonald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcdonald
What is Dr. Richard Mcdonald's specialty?
Dr. Mcdonald is a Specialist near San Francisco, CA. Contact Dr. Mcdonald to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Mcdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcdonald is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Richard Mcdonald accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Mcdonald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Mcdonald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcdonald's office at (415) 972-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Mcdonald?
Please contact Dr. Mcdonald's office at (415) 972-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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