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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edelstein, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Edelstein graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Edelstein is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edelstein’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edelstein’s office at (415) 600-4760.
Where did Dr. Edelstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Alameda County Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Edelstein board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Edelstein speak?
Dr. Edelstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Edelstein treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Edelstein 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. Edelstein. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Which procedures does Dr. Edelstein perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Edelstein may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Edelstein's office.
Does Dr. Edelstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Edelstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-4760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edelstein accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Edelstein 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
San Francisco Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Edelstein's office located?
Dr. Howard Edelstein's Primary Practice
45 Castro St Ste 432
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 600-4760
What is Dr. Edelstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edelstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497765069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edelstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edelstein
What is Dr. Howard Edelstein's specialty?
Dr. Edelstein is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Edelstein to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Edelstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edelstein is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Howard Edelstein accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Edelstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Edelstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edelstein's office at (415) 600-4760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Edelstein?
Please contact Dr. Edelstein's office at (415) 600-4760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Edelstein have?
Dr. Howard Edelstein is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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