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Dr. Townson Tsai, MD

Los Angeles, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tsai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Townson Tsai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tsai completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Internal Medicine; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Tsai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsai’s office at (323) 783-4011.

    Where did Dr. Tsai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Internal Medicine; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca

    Is Dr. Tsai board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Townson Tsai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tsai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tsai treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Other Preventive Health Measures
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • Specific Prophylactic Treatment
    • Disease Prevention Visit
    • Health Protection Measures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Which procedures does Dr. Tsai perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Tsai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tsai accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Tsai 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Tsai's office located?

    Dr. Townson Tsai's Primary Practice

    4733 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 783-4011

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    Dr. Townson Tsai's Practice 2

    400 Craven Rd

    Elfin Forest, CA 92078

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    Dr. Townson Tsai's Practice 3

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92123

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

    Dr. Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316018369.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsai?

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

    What is Dr. Townson Tsai's specialty?

    Dr. Tsai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Tsai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Townson Tsai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tsai is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist 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 Townson Tsai accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Townson Tsai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Townson Tsai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (323) 783-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Townson Tsai?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (323) 783-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Townson Tsai have?

    Dr. Townson Tsai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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