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Dr. Dwight Arakaki, MD

Laguna Hills, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arakaki, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Dwight Arakaki, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Arakaki graduated from University of Hawaii and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Arakaki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arakaki’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arakaki’s office at (510) 879-9100.

    Where did Dr. Arakaki go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Hawaii

    Is Dr. Arakaki board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Dwight Arakaki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Arakaki speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Arakaki treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Arakaki 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. Arakaki. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Kidney Infection
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Acute Kidney Infection
    • Renal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N10: Acute pyelonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Arakaki perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dwight Arakaki may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Arakaki's office.

    Does Dr. Arakaki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arakaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 879-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Arakaki accept in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Arakaki in Laguna Hills, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Arakaki's office located?

    Dr. Dwight Arakaki's Primary Practice

    24451 Health Center Dr

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

    (510) 879-9100

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    Dr. Dwight Arakaki's Practice 2

    1025 S Anaheim Blvd

    Anaheim, CA 92805

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

    Dr. Arakaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376653360.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arakaki?

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

    What is Dr. Dwight Arakaki's specialty?

    Dr. Arakaki is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Laguna Hills, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Arakaki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dwight Arakaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arakaki is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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

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    Is Dwight Arakaki accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dwight Arakaki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dwight Arakaki offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arakaki's office at (510) 879-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dwight Arakaki?

    Please contact Dr. Arakaki's office at (510) 879-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dwight Arakaki have?

    Dr. Dwight Arakaki is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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