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Dr. Harry Fornwalt, MD

La Mirada, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fornwalt, Hospitalist in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Harry Fornwalt, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fornwalt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fornwalt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fornwalt’s office at (562) 698-0811.

    What languages does Dr. Fornwalt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fornwalt treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Fornwalt 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. Fornwalt. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Fornwalt perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Harry Fornwalt may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fornwalt's office.

    Does Dr. Fornwalt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fornwalt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 698-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fornwalt accept in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Fornwalt 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 Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Bright Health

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fornwalt's office located?

    Dr. Harry Fornwalt's Primary Practice

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201AND401

    La Mirada, CA 90638

    (562) 698-0811

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    Dr. Harry Fornwalt's Practice 2

    101 The City Dr S Ste 58

    Orange, CA 92868

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    Dr. Harry Fornwalt's Practice 3

    12401 Washington Blvd Ste 100

    Whittier, CA 90602

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

    Dr. Fornwalt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306084173.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fornwalt?

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

    What is Dr. Harry Fornwalt's specialty?

    Dr. Fornwalt is a Hospitalist near La Mirada, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Fornwalt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Harry Fornwalt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fornwalt is affiliated with Uci 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 Hospitalist?

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    Is Harry Fornwalt accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Harry Fornwalt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harry Fornwalt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fornwalt's office at (562) 698-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harry Fornwalt?

    Please contact Dr. Fornwalt's office at (562) 698-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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