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. 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Carlson typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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 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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Carlson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Margrit Carlson may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Carlson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carlson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Carlson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Carlson's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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