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Dr. Meka Uffenheimer, MD

Pediatrician

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Meka Uffenheimer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Uffenheimer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uffenheimer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uffenheimer’s office at (323) 660-2450.

    What languages does Dr. Uffenheimer speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Uffenheimer 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. Uffenheimer. 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 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Meka Uffenheimer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Uffenheimer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Uffenheimer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 660-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Uffenheimer 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 Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Uffenheimer's office located?

    Dr. Meka Uffenheimer's Primary Practice

    4650 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 660-2450

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    What hospitals are Dr. Uffenheimer affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Uffenheimer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Hospital Los Angeles,Los Angeles, CA

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

    Dr. Uffenheimer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376125971.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uffenheimer?

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

    What is Dr. Meka Uffenheimer's specialty?

    Dr. Uffenheimer 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. Meka Uffenheimer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Uffenheimer 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. Meka Uffenheimer accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Meka Uffenheimer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Meka Uffenheimer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Uffenheimer's office at (323) 660-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Meka Uffenheimer?

    Please contact Dr. Uffenheimer's office at (323) 660-2450 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Uffenheimer's office located?

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