27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tessler, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tessler?
Dr. Leah Tessler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tessler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Tessler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tessler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California (San Francisco) Program
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Tessler board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Leah Tessler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tessler speak?
Dr. Tessler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tessler typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tessler 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. Tessler. 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.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Menopausal and Perimenopausal Disorder
- Menopause
- Menopause Symptoms
- Perimenopause Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N959: Unspecified menopausal and perimenopausal disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tessler typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leah Tessler may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tessler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tessler accept my insurance?
Dr. Tessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 674-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tessler accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Tessler 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tessler's office located?
Dr. Leah Tessler's Primary Practice
1199 Bush St Ste 500
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 674-2600
What hospitals are Dr. Tessler affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tessler has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tessler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437111275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tessler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tessler
What is Dr. Leah Tessler's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.