16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Calkins, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kara Calkins, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Calkins completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Calkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calkins’s office at (310) 206-9952.
Where did Dr. Calkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Is Dr. Calkins board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Kara Calkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2010, American Board of Pediatrics since 2006
What languages does Dr. Calkins speak?
Dr. Calkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Calkins typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Calkins 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. Calkins. 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:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Artery Misconnection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
Also known as:
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- CDH
- Diaphragm birth defect
- Hole in diaphragm at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Calkins typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Calkins may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Calkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Calkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Calkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-9952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Calkins accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Calkins 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Calkins' office located?
Dr. Kara Calkins' Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-9952
What is Dr. Calkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Calkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265521413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Calkins
What is Dr. Kara Calkins's specialty?
Dr. Calkins is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Kara Calkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Calkins is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kara Calkins accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Calkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Calkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Calkins's office at (310) 206-9952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Calkins?
Please contact Dr. Calkins's office at (310) 206-9952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Calkins have?
Dr. Kara Calkins is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pediatrics.
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