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Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama, MD

Monterey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kohama, Hospitalist in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kohama is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kohama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kohama’s office at (831) 622-2708.

    Is Dr. Kohama board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kohama speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kohama treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kohama 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. Kohama. 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:

    • Severe Sepsis
    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Infection
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kohama perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kohama's office.

    Does Dr. Kohama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kohama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 622-2708 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kohama accept in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Kohama in Monterey, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Other TPA

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    Where is Dr. Kohama's office located?

    Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama's Primary Practice

    23625 Wr Holman Hwy

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 622-2708

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

    Dr. Kohama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013145267.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kohama?

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

    What is Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama's specialty?

    Dr. Kohama is a Hospitalist near Monterey, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Kohama to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kohama is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Mitsuyo Kohama accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kohama's office at (831) 622-2708 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mitsuyo Kohama?

    Please contact Dr. Kohama's office at (831) 622-2708 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama have?

    Dr. Mitsuyo Kohama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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