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Dr. Franklin Westhout, MD

San Pedro, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westhout, Neurosurgeon in San Pedro, CA?

    Dr. Franklin Westhout, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Pedro, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Westhout is fluent in English, Dutch, and Flemish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westhout’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. Westhout’s office at (323) 298-1668.

    What languages does Dr. Westhout speak?

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

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    What conditions does Dr. Westhout treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Westhout 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. Westhout. 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:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    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:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Does Dr. Westhout accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westhout accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 298-1668 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Westhout accept in San Pedro, CA?

    Dr. Westhout in San Pedro, 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Westhout's office located?

    Dr. Franklin Westhout's Primary Practice

    940 N Western Ave Ste A

    San Pedro, CA 90732

    (323) 298-1668

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    Dr. Franklin Westhout's Practice 2

    4300 Crenshaw Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90008

    (323) 298-1668

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

    Dr. Westhout's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659605475.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westhout?

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

    What is Dr. Franklin Westhout's specialty?

    Dr. Westhout is a Neurosurgeon near San Pedro, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Westhout to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Franklin Westhout affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Westhout is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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 Neurosurgeon?

    Explore Neurosurgeon 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 Franklin Westhout accepting new patients in San Pedro, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Franklin Westhout is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Franklin Westhout offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westhout's office at (323) 298-1668 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Franklin Westhout?

    Please contact Dr. Westhout's office at (323) 298-1668 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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