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Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD

San Francisco, CA

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. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Edelstein typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Edelstein typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edelstein may include:

    Please contact Dr. Edelstein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    Oakcare Medical Group

    1411 E 31st St

    Oakland, CA 94602

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    Dr. Howard Edelstein's Practice 3

    325 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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    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.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    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.

    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, Novato Community Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Delta 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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