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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. 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, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zakowski typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zakowski typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Phillip Zakowski 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. Zakowski's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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