22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ishihara, Internist in Elk Grove, CA?
Dr. Kristina Ishihara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Elk Grove, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Ishihara graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ishihara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ishihara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ishihara’s office at (916) 478-5000.
Where did Dr. Ishihara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Internal Medicine | University Of California-Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ishihara board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kristina Ishihara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ishihara speak?
Dr. Ishihara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ishihara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ishihara 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. Ishihara. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ishihara typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristina Ishihara may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ishihara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ishihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Ishihara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 478-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ishihara accept in Elk Grove, CA?
Dr. Ishihara in Elk Grove, 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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
Western Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Ishihara's office located?
Dr. Kristina Ishihara's Primary Practice
9201 Big Horn Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 478-5000
What is Dr. Ishihara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ishihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376621029.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ishihara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ishihara
What is Dr. Kristina Ishihara's specialty?
Dr. Ishihara is a Internist near Elk Grove, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kristina Ishihara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ishihara is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kristina Ishihara accepting new patients in Elk Grove, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kristina Ishihara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristina Ishihara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ishihara's office at (916) 478-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristina Ishihara?
Please contact Dr. Ishihara's office at (916) 478-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kristina Ishihara have?
Dr. Kristina Ishihara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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