Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
Als & Neurodegenerative Disease Center
400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Paul Sampognaro is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sampognaro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Als & Neurodegenerative Disease Center
400 Parnassus Ave # 8, San Francisco, CA 94143
Other Locations
Neuromuscular Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave # 8, San Francisco, CA 94143

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul Sampognaro

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Sampognaro?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul Sampognaro by calling their office at 415-353-2122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Paul Sampognaro a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul Sampognaro is classified as an Distinguished expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Paul Sampognaro specialize in?

While Dr. Paul Sampognaro is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.

Does Dr. Paul Sampognaro participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paul Sampognaro has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Paul Sampognaro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paul Sampognaro accept my insurance?

Dr. Paul Sampognaro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2122 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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