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Dr. William Howell, MD

Los Angeles, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Howell, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. William Howell, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Howell graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Howell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howell’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. Howell’s office at (800) 954-8000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Howell?

    Dr. William Howell, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Howell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Howell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Howell speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Howell treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Howell 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. Howell. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Howell perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Howell performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Howell. 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:

    • Speech Fluency Evaluation
    • Stuttering Evaluation
    • Cluttering Assessment
    • Speech Disorder Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92521: Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)

    Does Dr. Howell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 954-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Howell 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

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    Where is Dr. Howell's office located?

    Dr. William Howell's Primary Practice

    6041 Cadillac Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90034

    (800) 954-8000

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    Dr. William Howell's Practice 2

    3782 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90008

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    Dr. William Howell's Practice 3

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 316

    Los Angeles, CA 90017

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

    Dr. Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518999143.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howell?

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

    What is Dr. William Howell's specialty?

    Dr. Howell is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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    Is this Dr. William Howell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Howell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 William Howell accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. William Howell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Howell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (800) 954-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Howell?

    Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (800) 954-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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