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Dr. Katherine Lewinter, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lewinter, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Katherine Lewinter, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lewinter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lewinter’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. Lewinter’s office at (323) 361-2101.

    What languages does Dr. Lewinter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lewinter treat?

    As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Lewinter 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. Lewinter. 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:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Exercise-Induced Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
    • EIB
    • Asthma from Exercise
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45990: Exercise induced bronchospasm
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Cystic Fibrosis with Lung Problems
    • CF
    • Mucoviscidosis
    • Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis
    • CF Lung Disease
    • Cystic Fibrosis Affecting Lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
    • E840: Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Tracheostomy Care
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach Care
    • Trachea Tube Management
    • Breathing Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z430: Encounter for attention to tracheostomy

    Also known as:

    • Other Respiratory System Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Lung Disease
    • Congenital Breathing System Problems
    • Unspecified Lung Malformation
    • Rare Respiratory Birth Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q348: Other specified congenital malformations of respiratory system

    Does Dr. Lewinter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lewinter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-2101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lewinter 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lewinter's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Lewinter's Primary Practice

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 83

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 361-2101

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    Dr. Katherine Lewinter's Practice 2

    750 E Adams St

    Syracuse, NY 13210

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

    Dr. Lewinter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841601895.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lewinter?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Lewinter's specialty?

    Dr. Lewinter is a Pediatric Pulmonologist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician dedicated to preventing and treating respiratory diseases in infants, children, and young adults. This specialist possesses in-depth knowledge of lung growth and development, assesses respiratory function in young patients, and is experienced in various invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. Contact Dr. Lewinter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Lewinter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lewinter is affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, Uci Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Pediatric Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pediatric Pulmonologist 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 Katherine Lewinter accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Lewinter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Lewinter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lewinter's office at (323) 361-2101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Lewinter?

    Please contact Dr. Lewinter's office at (323) 361-2101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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