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Dr. Margrit Carlson, MD

Dr. Margrit Carlson, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carlson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Margrit Carlson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carlson graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Carlson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carlson’s office at (310) 557-1891.

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

    • Fellowship: Medicine/Infectious Disease, UCLA School of Medicine

    • Residency: University of California, Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Carlson board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Margrit Carlson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1993, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Carlson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carlson treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson. 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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Cytomegalovirus Infection
    • CMV infection
    • CMV disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Carlson perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Carlson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carlson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 557-1891 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Carlson in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • HealthNow New York

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    Where is Dr. Carlson's office located?

    Dr. Margrit Carlson's Primary Practice

    1399 Roxbury Dr Ste 100

    Los Angeles, CA 90035

    (310) 557-1891

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    Dr. Margrit Carlson's Practice 2

    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 300

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Dr. Margrit Carlson's Practice 3

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 165

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497780878.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carlson?

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

    What is Dr. Margrit Carlson's specialty?

    Dr. Carlson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Carlson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Margrit Carlson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carlson is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist 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 Margrit Carlson accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Margrit Carlson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margrit Carlson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carlson's office at (310) 557-1891 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Margrit Carlson?

    Please contact Dr. Carlson's office at (310) 557-1891 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Margrit Carlson have?

    Dr. Margrit Carlson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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