Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carpenter, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
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 an Internist like Dr. Carpenter typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z717: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea of the Anus and Rectum
- Anal Disorder
- Gonorrhea
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal gonorrhea
- Rectal gonorrhea
- GC anal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A546: Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carpenter typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Carpenter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Carpenter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Carpenter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carpenter's NPI number?A 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?
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.