Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wilson, Nephrologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. James Wilson, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wilson completed his residency at UCLA Med Ctr/UCLA D Geffen School. Dr. Wilson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilson’s office at (310) 206-7662.
Where did Dr. Wilson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCLA Med Ctr/UCLA D Geffen School
What languages does Dr. Wilson speak?
Dr. Wilson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wilson treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Wilson 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. Wilson. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- ESRD
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Which procedures does Dr. Wilson perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Wilson may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wilson's office.
Does Dr. Wilson accept my insurance?
Dr. Wilson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-7662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wilson accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Wilson in Santa Monica, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wilson's office located?
Dr. James Wilson's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 206-7662
What is Dr. Wilson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wilson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912943168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wilson
What is Dr. James Wilson's specialty?
Dr. Wilson is a Nephrologist near Santa Monica, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Wilson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Wilson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wilson is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
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Is James Wilson accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Wilson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Wilson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wilson's office at (310) 206-7662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Wilson?
Please contact Dr. Wilson's office at (310) 206-7662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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