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Dr. Christopher Freise, MD

Dr. Christopher Freise, MD

San Francisco, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Freise, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Freise, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Freise graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at University Of Mn Med School. Dr. Freise is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freise’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freise’s office at (415) 353-1888.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Freise?

    Dr. Christopher Freise, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Freise empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Freise is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Freise go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Surgery

    • Residency: University Of Mn Med School | University of Minnesota Program

    • Medical School: University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Freise board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Freise, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Freise speak?

    Dr. Freise and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Freise treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Freise 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. Freise. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
    • Organ Donation
    • Donor screening exam
    • Organ donation assessment
    • Tissue donor evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    Also known as:

    • Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
    • Chronic immune system medication
    • Long-term immune suppressants
    • Immunomodulatory therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Which procedures does Dr. Freise perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Freise may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Freise's office.

    Does Dr. Freise accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freise accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freise accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Freise in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bright Health

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Community Health Network

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Freise's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Freise's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-1888

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    Box 1821

    1635 Divisadero St Ste 625

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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    Dr. Christopher Freise's Practice 3

    505 Parnassus Ave Ste M896

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What is Dr. Freise's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Freise's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194780775.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freise?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freise

    What is Dr. Christopher Freise's specialty?

    Dr. Freise is a Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Freise to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Freise affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Freise is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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

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    Is Christopher Freise accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Freise is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Freise offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freise's office at (415) 353-1888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Freise?

    Please contact Dr. Freise's office at (415) 353-1888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Freise have?

    Dr. Christopher Freise is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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