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Who is Dr. Higashi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Julie Higashi, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Higashi graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Higashi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higashi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higashi’s office at (408) 792-1317.
Where did Dr. Higashi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases | University Ca Sf School Of Med
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Higashi board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Julie Higashi, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higashi speak?
Dr. Higashi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Higashi typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Higashi 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. Higashi. 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:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Higashi typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Julie Higashi may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Higashi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higashi accept my insurance?
Dr. Higashi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 792-1317 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higashi accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Higashi 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
St Vincent IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Higashi's office located?
Dr. Julie Higashi's Primary Practice
241 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(408) 792-1317
What is Dr. Higashi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962432674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higashi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higashi
What is Dr. Julie Higashi's specialty?
Dr. Higashi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Julie Higashi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Higashi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Julie Higashi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Julie Higashi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julie Higashi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higashi's office at (408) 792-1317 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julie Higashi?
Please contact Dr. Higashi's office at (408) 792-1317 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julie Higashi have?
Dr. Julie Higashi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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