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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Esmail, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Zahra Esmail, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Esmail is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Esmail’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Esmail’s office.
Is Dr. Esmail board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Zahra Esmail, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Esmail speak?
Dr. Esmail and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Esmail typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Esmail 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. Esmail. 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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Esmail typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Esmail may include:
Please contact Dr. Esmail's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Esmail accept my insurance?
Dr. Esmail accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Esmail accept in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Esmail in Harbor City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
OptumRx Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Esmail's office located?
What is Dr. Esmail's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Esmail's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124290036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Esmail?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Esmail
What is Dr. Zahra Esmail's specialty?
Dr. Esmail is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Harbor City, CA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Zahra Esmail affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Esmail is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Zahra Esmail accepting new patients in Harbor City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Zahra Esmail is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zahra Esmail offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Esmail's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zahra Esmail?
Please contact Dr. Esmail's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zahra Esmail have?
Dr. Zahra Esmail is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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