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Dr. Morris Levin, MD

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(Dr. Morris Levin, MD)

(39 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1980)

Professional interests include: pain, trigeminal neuralgia, headache

1701 Divisadero Street Suite 480
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 476-1489

Dr. Morris Levin, MD is a null in San Francisco, CA specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1980 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Morris Levin, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Medical Group, Hill Physicians and Headache Center.

Office Locations

Address:

2330 Post Street Sixth Floor UCSF Headache Center
San Francisco, CA 94115

Address:

1701 Divisadero Street Suite 480
San Francisco, CA 94115

Address:

2330 Post Street
San Francisco, CA

Some issues Dr. Morris Levin, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Morris Levin, a neurologist and head of the UCSF Headache Center, teamed up with Apramita Devi and Andrew Waterhouse from the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology to crack the red...”—"UC researchers narrow search for culprit that causes red wine headaches", NBC Bay Area, November 2023

“He contacted neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Morris Levin, the director of the University of California San Francisco Headache Center, who helped author the study.”—"Wonder why you get red-wine headaches? This new study might explain the 'centuries-old mystery'", Los Angeles Times, November 2023

“It's unclear how many people are affected by red wine headaches, but it's a fairly common condition, said Morris Levin, a neurology professor at the University of California at San Francisco who...”—"Does red wine give you headaches? Buy a cheaper bottle, scientists say.", Portland Press Herald, November 2023

doctor visit	168
hospital care	130
injections	25
inpatient care	130
nerve block	52
pain management	26

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

doctor visit	48
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

doctor visit	114
nerve block	10

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	188
hospital care	12
injections	47
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	48
nerve block	23

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	177
hospital care	29
injections	53
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	54

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	169
injections	64
minimally invasive procedures	65

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	177
injections	59
minimally invasive procedures	60

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	134
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	262
injections	48
minimally invasive procedures	49

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Morris Levin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Morris Levin, MD treated as a null in San Francisco, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	161
hospital care	64
injections	47
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	50
nerve block	29
pain management	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Morris Levin, MD.

**Gender**
Female	62
Male	32

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

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	6
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Morris Levin, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Morris Levin, MD treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	1
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Morris Levin, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1980. He completed residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1980)

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Morris Levin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

UCSF Medical Group

Hill Physicians

Headache Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Morris Levin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Health Net, Chinese Community Health Plan, Brand New Day and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Morris Levin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Blue Shield

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Health Net

Chinese Community Health Plan

Brand New Day

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Morris Levin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Morris Levin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$19,784 EMGALITY $31	$19,753
Allergan Inc.	$15,333 LEVADEX $6,189	BOTOX - MIGRAINE $5,212	BOTOX $3,932
Amgen Inc.	$15,209 Aimovig $2,500	$12,709
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$11,341 TROKENDI XR $11,341
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$8,026 Zecuity $618	AJOVY $3	$7,405
Other	$30,610 Cambia $4,473	TREXIMET $4,470	CHEM - SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY $4,001	ELYXYB - CELECOXIB $3,000	NURTEC ODT $2,625	Other $12,040

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$66,552
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,731
Travel and Lodging	$10,669
Honoraria	$7,000
Food and Beverage	$4,195
Other	$156

Biography

Dr. Morris Levin's medical specialty is general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Patient ratings for Dr. Levin average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests encompass headache and trigeminal neuralgia. Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Levin honors. He studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Levin's hospital/clinic affiliations include UCSF Medical Group and Hill Physicians. His practice in San Francisco, CA is open to new patients as reported by Hill Physicians.