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Who is Dr. Kayichian, Specialist in Venice, CA?
Dr. Despina Kayichian, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Venice, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kayichian is fluent in English, Arabic, Armenian, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kayichian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kayichian’s office at (310) 392-8636.
Is Dr. Kayichian board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Despina Kayichian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kayichian speak?
Dr. Kayichian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Armenian
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Kayichian typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Kayichian 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. Kayichian. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Kayichian typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Kayichian performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kayichian. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Kayichian accept my insurance?
Dr. Kayichian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 392-8636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kayichian accept in Venice, CA?
Dr. Kayichian in Venice, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kayichian's office located?
What is Dr. Kayichian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kayichian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972614493.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kayichian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kayichian
What is Dr. Despina Kayichian's specialty?
Dr. Kayichian is a Specialist near Venice, CA.
Is this Dr. Despina Kayichian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kayichian is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
When to see a Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Despina Kayichian accepting new patients in Venice, CA?
Yes, Dr. Despina Kayichian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Despina Kayichian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kayichian's office at (310) 392-8636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Despina Kayichian?
Please contact Dr. Kayichian's office at (310) 392-8636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Despina Kayichian have?
Dr. Despina Kayichian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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