Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carpenter, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ward Carpenter, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Carpenter graduated from Rutgers. Dr. Carpenter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carpenter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carpenter’s office at (323) 993-7400.
Where did Dr. Carpenter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Carpenter speak?
Dr. Carpenter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carpenter treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter. 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 Preventive Health Measures
- Other Preventive Measures Visit
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
- Other prophylactic care
- Specific preventive treatments
- Additional preventive health measures
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
- Z2989: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- HIV Counseling
- HIV
- HIV Support Services
- AIDS Counseling
- Sexual Health Counseling
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z717: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea of the Anus and Rectum
- Gonorrhea Throat Infection
- Anal Disorder
- Gonorrhea
- Rectal Disorder
- Sore Throat
- Anal gonorrhea
- Rectal gonorrhea
- GC anal infection
- Oral Gonorrhea
- Pharyngeal Gonorrhea
- Gonococcal Sore Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- A546: Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
- A545: Gonococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Latent Syphilis (Early Stage)
- Late Latent Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Hidden Syphilis (Early)
- Asymptomatic Early Syphilis
- Hidden syphilis (late stage)
- Asymptomatic late syphilis
- Silent syphilis (late stage)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A515: Early syphilis, latent
- A528: Late syphilis, latent
Also known as:
- Urethra Inflammation
- Urethral Disorder
- Urethritis
- Inflamed Urethra
- Urethral Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N342: Other urethritis
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chlamydia of the Anus and Rectum
- Anal Disorder
- Chlamydia Infection
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal chlamydia
- Rectal chlamydia
- Chlamydia proctitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A563: Chlamydial infection of anus and rectum
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:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Which procedures does Dr. Carpenter perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ward Carpenter 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carpenter's office.
Does Dr. Carpenter accept my insurance?
Dr. Carpenter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 993-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carpenter accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Carpenter in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Carpenter's office located?
Dr. Ward Carpenter's Primary Practice
1625 Schrader Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-7400
What is Dr. Carpenter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carpenter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811068901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carpenter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carpenter
What is Dr. Ward Carpenter's specialty?
Dr. Carpenter is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Carpenter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ward Carpenter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carpenter is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital 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
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Is Ward Carpenter accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ward Carpenter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ward Carpenter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carpenter's office at (323) 993-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ward Carpenter?
Please contact Dr. Carpenter's office at (323) 993-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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