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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kusaka, Hospitalist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kusaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kusaka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kusaka’s office at (310) 423-2811.
What languages does Dr. Kusaka speak?
Dr. Kusaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kusaka typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kusaka 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. Kusaka. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kusaka typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka may include:
Please contact Dr. Kusaka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kusaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Kusaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-2811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kusaka accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Kusaka in West Hollywood, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kusaka's office located?
Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka's Primary Practice
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 423-2811
What is Dr. Kusaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kusaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841829306.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kusaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kusaka
What is Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka's specialty?
Dr. Kusaka is a Hospitalist near West Hollywood, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kusaka is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
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Is Geoffrey Kusaka accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geoffrey Kusaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kusaka's office at (310) 423-2811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geoffrey Kusaka?
Please contact Dr. Kusaka's office at (310) 423-2811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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