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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwaw, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Isidore Kwaw, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Kwaw completed his residency at L a Co Usc Med Center. Dr. Kwaw is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwaw’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwaw’s office at (310) 271-2744.
Where did Dr. Kwaw go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L a Co Usc Med Center
Medical School: Howard University Medical School
What languages does Dr. Kwaw speak?
Dr. Kwaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kwaw typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kwaw 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. Kwaw. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kwaw typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Kwaw may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kwaw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 271-2744 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwaw accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kwaw in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
MHH Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwaw's office located?
Dr. Isidore Kwaw's Primary Practice
9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste 705
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 271-2744
What is Dr. Kwaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962428300.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwaw
What is Dr. Isidore Kwaw's specialty?
Dr. Kwaw is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Isidore Kwaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwaw is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles General 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Isidore Kwaw accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Isidore Kwaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Isidore Kwaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwaw's office at (310) 271-2744 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Isidore Kwaw?
Please contact Dr. Kwaw's office at (310) 271-2744 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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