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Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD

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(Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD, MAS)

(171 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physician and Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: lupus nephritis, electrolyte disorders, glomerulonephritis, and more.

400 PARNASSUS AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

(415) 353-2507

Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD is a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA specializing in physician and nephrology (kidney disease). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health and Nephrology and Hypertension Faculty Practice.

Office Locations

400 PARNASSUS AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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400 Parnassus Avenue B1 Plaza Level UCSF Nephrology and Hypertension Faculty Practice
San Francisco, CA 94143

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533 Parnassus Avenue #u404 San
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Some issues Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2013 were dialysis, hospital care, inpatient care and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	184
doctor visit	151
hemofiltration	84
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	29
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	18
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	61
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	202
doctor visit	169
hemofiltration	64
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2015 were dialysis, hospital care, inpatient care and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	212
doctor visit	146
hemofiltration	75
hospital care	188
inpatient care	188

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	66
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	40
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2016 were dialysis, hospital care, inpatient care and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	250
doctor visit	109
hemofiltration	66
hospital care	203
inpatient care	203

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	21
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	55
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2017 were dialysis, hospital care, inpatient care and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	262
doctor visit	153
hemofiltration	108
hospital care	225
inpatient care	225

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	34
Hispanic	23
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	22
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	70
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	261
doctor visit	96
hemofiltration	129
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	42
Hispanic	25
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	59
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	181
doctor visit	170
hemofiltration	74
hospital care	465
inpatient care	465

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	22
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	55
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	143
doctor visit	170
hemofiltration	88
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	30
Hispanic	24
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	26
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	56
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	107
doctor visit	188
hemofiltration	65
hospital care	316
inpatient care	316

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	40
Hispanic	33
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	22
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	86
doctor visit	206
hemofiltration	58
hospital care	480
inpatient care	480

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	30
Hispanic	36
Asian	65
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	27
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	91
doctor visit	230
hemofiltration	65
hospital care	405
inpatient care	405

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	39
Hispanic	30
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	26
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	97
doctor visit	213
hemofiltration	74
hospital care	372
inpatient care	372

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	28
Hispanic	22
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	33
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated as a physician provider in SAN FRANCISCO, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

dialysis	173
doctor visit	163
hemofiltration	79
hospital care	306
inpatient care	306

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	48
Non-Hispanic White	93
Hispanic	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	22
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	13
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certification: Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board certification: Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 171 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent doctor. I would highly recommend. Ease of Zoom meeting was excellent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Hsu is so excellent! Very brilliant yet super personable

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$46,631 SOLIRIS $343	ULTOMIRIS $100	$46,188
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$18,856 Filspari $621	$18,235
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.	$4,986 $4,986
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.	$2,852 TARPEYO $2,852
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,032 Wegovy $125	$1,908
Other	$4,492 (815) Thiola $1,024	Kerendia $494	LUPKYNIS $455	Tavneos $302	VELTASSA $244	Other $1,974

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$57,657
Travel and Lodging	$9,835
Food and Beverage	$6,177
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$3,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,680

Research Payments

Dr. Raymond K. Hsu, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $145,511.

Biography

Dr Raymond Hsu is a nephrologist who treats patients with a broad spectrum of kidney diseases, providing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In his clinic, he sees patients with all presentations of chronic kidney disease, difficult-to-control hypertension (high blood pressure), glomerulonephritis, pregnancy-related kidney diseases and other kidney disorders. He also treats patients with end-stage renal disease who are on long-term dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hsu's research uses administrative and clinical data to better understand which populations tend to be affected with acute and chronic renal diseases as well as their outcomes.