38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Maehara, Rheumatologist in La Mirada, CA?
Where did Dr. Maehara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kings County Hospital Center | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, California | VA Long Beach Healthcare System | University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: St George',s University | St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Maehara board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Maehara speak?
Dr. Maehara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Maehara typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Maehara 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. Maehara. 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Abnormal Immune System Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
- Unusual Immune Test Results
- Atypical Immunological Findings
- Immune System Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R894: Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Unspecified Joint Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Condition
- Joint Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M129: Arthropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Maehara typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Maehara performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Maehara. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Maehara accept my insurance?
Dr. Maehara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 597-4181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Maehara accept in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Maehara in La Mirada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Maehara's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Maehara affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Maehara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of MemorialCare Physician Society
What is Dr. Maehara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Maehara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316969629.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Maehara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Maehara