Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giem, Internist in Lancaster, CA?
Where did Dr. Giem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Giem board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Marla Giem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Giem speak?
Dr. Giem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Giem typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Giem 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. Giem. 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:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Giem typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Marla Giem 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
Please contact Dr. Giem's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Giem accept my insurance?
Dr. Giem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 945-5984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giem accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Giem in Lancaster, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Delta Dental Plans Association
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Molina
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Giem's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Giem affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Giem has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Giem's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548358005.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giem
What is Dr. Marla Giem's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.