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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dekitani, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ken Dekitani is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dekitani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dekitani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dekitani’s office at (310) 267-7849.
What languages does Dr. Dekitani speak?
Dr. Dekitani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dekitani typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dekitani 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. Dekitani. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Respiratory Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Lung Disorder Screening
- Breathing Problem Check
- Pulmonary Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1383: Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dekitani typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ken Dekitani may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Dekitani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dekitani accept my insurance?
Dr. Dekitani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-7849 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dekitani accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Dekitani in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
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Where is Dr. Dekitani's office located?
Dr. Ken Dekitani's Primary Practice
757 Westwood Plz
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 267-7849
What is Dr. Dekitani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dekitani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003376716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dekitani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dekitani
What is Dr. Ken Dekitani's specialty?
Dr. Dekitani is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ken Dekitani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dekitani is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ken Dekitani accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ken Dekitani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ken Dekitani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dekitani's office at (310) 267-7849 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ken Dekitani?
Please contact Dr. Dekitani's office at (310) 267-7849 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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