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Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan, MD

Los Angeles, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Swaminathan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Swaminathan graduated from Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital and completed her residency at Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Infectious Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Swaminathan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swaminathan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swaminathan’s office at (323) 954-1788.

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

    • Residency: Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Infectious Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cook County Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India | Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Swaminathan board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Swaminathan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Swaminathan treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Swaminathan 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. Swaminathan. 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • COVID-19 Pneumonia
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Coronavirus Lung Infection
    • COVID Lung Infection
    • Severe COVID-19

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • E. Coli Infection
    • Escherichia coli infection
    • E. coli bacteria
    • E. coli food poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Abscess on stomach
    • Belly skin infection
    • Pus pocket on abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gangrene
    • Tissue Death
    • Necrosis
    • Dead Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Swaminathan perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Swaminathan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swaminathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 954-1788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Swaminathan 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Swaminathan's office located?

    Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan's Primary Practice

    5901 W Olympic Blvd Ste 200

    Los Angeles, CA 90036

    (323) 954-1788

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

    Dr. Swaminathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396847810.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swaminathan?

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

    What is Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan's specialty?

    Dr. Swaminathan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Swaminathan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Swaminathan 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease 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 Shakuntala Swaminathan accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office at (323) 954-1788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shakuntala Swaminathan?

    Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office at (323) 954-1788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan have?

    Dr. Shakuntala Swaminathan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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