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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tsai typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tsai typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Townson Tsai may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Tsai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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)
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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