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Who is Dr. Nakashima, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. George Nakashima, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Nakashima graduated from University of Hawaii and completed his residency at Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics. Dr. Nakashima is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakashima’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakashima’s office at (213) 617-7073.
Where did Dr. Nakashima go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital Of L A | Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi | University of Hawaii
Is Dr. Nakashima board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Nakashima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nakashima speak?
Dr. Nakashima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Nakashima treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nakashima 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. Nakashima. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66009: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, unspecified ear
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Acute Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1030: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, unspecified eye
- H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Impetigo
- Skin Sores
- Contagious Skin Infection
- Pyoderma
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0100: Impetigo, unspecified
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:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nakashima perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. George Nakashima may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nakashima's office.
Does Dr. Nakashima accept my insurance?
Dr. Nakashima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 617-7073 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nakashima accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nakashima in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Other TPA
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nakashima's office located?
Dr. George Nakashima's Primary Practice
420 E 3rd St Ste 803
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 617-7073
What is Dr. Nakashima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakashima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376637801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakashima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakashima
What is Dr. George Nakashima's specialty?
Dr. Nakashima is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Contact Dr. Nakashima to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Nakashima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nakashima is affiliated with Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is George Nakashima accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Nakashima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Nakashima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nakashima's office at (213) 617-7073 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Nakashima?
Please contact Dr. Nakashima's office at (213) 617-7073 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Nakashima have?
Dr. George Nakashima is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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