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Dr. Phillip Zakowski, MD

Dr. Phillip Zakowski, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Phillip Zakowski, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zakowski completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital - Internal Medicine. Dr. Zakowski is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zakowski’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. Zakowski’s office at (310) 358-2300.

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

    • Fellowship: Univeristy of California, Los Angeles Medical Center - Infectious Diseases

    • Residency: Georgetown University Hospital - Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of California, Davis

    Is Dr. Zakowski board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Zakowski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zakowski speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Zakowski treat?

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

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status
    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    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:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status
    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    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:

    • Liver Failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic insufficiency
    • Liver dysfunction
    • End-stage liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

    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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    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:

    • Cryptococcosis
    • Fungal Infection
    • Cryptococcal Infection
    • Cryptococcus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B459: Cryptococcosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

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

    Does Dr. Zakowski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zakowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 358-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Zakowski in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zakowski's office located?

    Dr. Phillip Zakowski's Primary Practice

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

    (310) 358-2300

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

    Dr. Zakowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205861580.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zakowski?

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

    What is Dr. Phillip Zakowski's specialty?

    Dr. Zakowski 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. Zakowski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Phillip Zakowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zakowski 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 Phillip Zakowski accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Zakowski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phillip Zakowski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zakowski's office at (310) 358-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phillip Zakowski?

    Please contact Dr. Zakowski's office at (310) 358-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Phillip Zakowski have?

    Dr. Phillip Zakowski is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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