Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heung, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Lena Heung is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Heung completed her residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Heung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heung’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heung’s office at (424) 315-4615.
Where did Dr. Heung go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Washington | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Residency: Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Is Dr. Heung board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lena Heung is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Heung speak?
Dr. Heung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Heung typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Heung 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. Heung. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Heung typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lena Heung may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Heung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heung accept my insurance?
Dr. Heung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 315-4615 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heung accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Heung in West Hollywood, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Kern Health Systems
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heung's office located?
Dr. Lena Heung's Primary Practice
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(424) 315-4615
What is Dr. Heung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326257106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heung
What is Dr. Lena Heung's specialty?
Dr. Heung is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Hollywood, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Lena Heung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heung is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lena Heung accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lena Heung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lena Heung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heung's office at (424) 315-4615 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lena Heung?
Please contact Dr. Heung's office at (424) 315-4615 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lena Heung have?
Dr. Lena Heung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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