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Dr. Margaret Nkansah, MD

Pediatrician

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nkansah, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Margaret Nkansah, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nkansah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nkansah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nkansah’s office at (323) 409-5707.

    What languages does Dr. Nkansah speak?

    Dr. Nkansah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nkansah typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nkansah 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. Nkansah. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Disability Evaluation
    • Disabilities
    • Disability assessment
    • Impairment evaluation
    • Functional capacity exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0271: Encounter for disability determination

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nkansah typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Nkansah may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nkansah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nkansah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nkansah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 409-5707 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nkansah accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Nkansah in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Nkansah's office located?

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    1200 N State St # CTA7D

    Los Angeles, CA 90089

    (323) 409-5707

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    Dr. Margaret Nkansah's Practice 2

    2020 Zonal Ave Ste Ird

    Los Angeles, CA 90089

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nkansah affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Nkansah has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center,Downey, CA
    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center,Downey, CA
    Harbor - Ucla Medical Center,Torrance, CA

    What is Dr. Nkansah's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nkansah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043714421.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nkansah?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nkansah

    What is Dr. Margaret Nkansah's specialty?

    Dr. Nkansah is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Margaret Nkansah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nkansah is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Margaret Nkansah accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Nkansah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margaret Nkansah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nkansah's office at (323) 409-5707 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Margaret Nkansah?

    Please contact Dr. Nkansah's office at (323) 409-5707 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nkansah's office located?

    Dr. Nkansah's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.