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Nephrology

Elaine Ku, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Elaine Ku, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Francisco, CA. NPI 1780835058. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elaine Ku, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
University Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
University of California San FranciscoGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Elaine Ku work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Elaine Ku at 1 hospital: UCSF Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Elaine Ku see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Francisco, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Elaine Ku's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Elaine Ku accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elaine Ku accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Elaine Ku offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Elaine Ku offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Elaine Ku?
(415) 476-4029, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Elaine Ku's NPI number?
1780835058. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Elaine Ku works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elaine Ku at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elaine Ku is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elaine Ku as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
  • UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
  • Regents of the University of California732 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in California →

Other nephrologists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780835058
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians