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Dr. Kristina Adachi, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adachi, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Kristina Adachi, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Adachi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adachi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adachi’s office at (310) 825-0867.

    Is Dr. Adachi board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Adachi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Adachi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Adachi treat?

    As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Adachi 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. Adachi. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Valley Fever
    • Valley Fever
    • Systemic coccidioidomycosis
    • Valley Fever spread throughout body
    • Severe desert rheumatism
    • Coccidioidomycosis
    • Desert Fever
    • San Joaquin Fever

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
    • B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Granulomatous Disease
    • Low Neutrophil Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Chronic granulomatous disease
    • CGD
    • Neutrophil function disorder
    • Polymorphonuclear neutrophil dysfunction
    • Neutropenia
    • Low white blood cell count
    • Neutrophil deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D71: Functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils
    • D709: Neutropenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

    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:

    • Cytomegalovirus Infection
    • CMV infection
    • CMV disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection from Central Line
    • Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
    • Catheter Sepsis
    • Central Venous Catheter Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T80211A: Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Which procedures does Dr. Adachi perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?

    Does Dr. Adachi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adachi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-0867 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CenCal Health

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Adachi's office located?

    Dr. Kristina Adachi's Primary Practice

    757 Westwood Plaza Ucla Dept of Ped Grp

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 825-0867

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    Ucla Dept Of Ped Grp

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Kristina Adachi's Practice 3

    1260 15th St Ste 1024

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

    Dr. Adachi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366603144.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adachi?

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

    What is Dr. Kristina Adachi's specialty?

    Dr. Adachi is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Adachi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristina Adachi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Adachi is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?

    Explore Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist with 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 Kristina Adachi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Adachi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristina Adachi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adachi's office at (310) 825-0867 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristina Adachi?

    Please contact Dr. Adachi's office at (310) 825-0867 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristina Adachi have?

    Dr. Kristina Adachi is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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