46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Leitner, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Paul Leitner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Leitner graduated from University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre and completed his residency at Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, Internal Medicine; Metrohealth Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Leitner is fluent in English and Hungarian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leitner’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. Leitner’s office at (310) 410-1944.
Where did Dr. Leitner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, Internal Medicine; Metrohealth Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Family Medicine | St Luke's Hospital Program
Medical School: Debreceni Orvostudomanyi Egyetem Debrecen Hungary | University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre | University of Arizona, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Leitner speak?
Dr. Leitner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hungarian
What conditions does Dr. Leitner treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Leitner 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. Leitner. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sudden Airway Spasm
- Bronchial Disorder
- Acute airway constriction
- Bronchial spasm
- Sudden narrowing of airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9801: Acute bronchospasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Other PVD
- Other Peripheral Artery Disease
- Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
- Dangerous High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Very High Blood Pressure
- Blood Pressure Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I169: Hypertensive crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Leitner perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Leitner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leitner's office.
Does Dr. Leitner accept my insurance?
Dr. Leitner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 410-1944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leitner accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Leitner 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leitner's office located?
Dr. Paul Leitner's Primary Practice
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 910
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-1944
What is Dr. Leitner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leitner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912093865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leitner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leitner
What is Dr. Paul Leitner's specialty?
Dr. Leitner 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.
Contact Dr. Leitner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Leitner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Leitner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cedars - Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. 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
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Is Paul Leitner accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Leitner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Leitner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leitner's office at (310) 410-1944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Leitner?
Please contact Dr. Leitner's office at (310) 410-1944 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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