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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Au, Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Karen Au, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Au completed her residency at University Of Pittsburgh Med Center. Dr. Au is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Au’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Au’s office at (310) 794-6553.
Where did Dr. Au go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Pittsburgh Med Center
Is Dr. Au board certified in Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Au, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Au speak?
Dr. Au and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Au treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Au 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. Au. 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:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Scleroderma
- Systemic scleroderma
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Hardening of the Skin
- Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle pain and inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M609: Myositis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Dermatomyositis
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy with skin rash
- Adult dermatomyositis
- Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3310: Other dermatomyositis, organ involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Au perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karen Au may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Au's office.
Does Dr. Au accept my insurance?
Dr. Au accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-6553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Au accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Au 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Au's office located?
What is Dr. Au's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Au's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144478306.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Au?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Au
What is Dr. Karen Au's specialty?
Dr. Au is a Rheumatologist near Los Angeles, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Au to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Au affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Au is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Rheumatologist?
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Is Karen Au accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Au is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Au offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Au's office at (310) 794-6553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Au?
Please contact Dr. Au's office at (310) 794-6553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Au have?
Dr. Karen Au is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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