Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Essig, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Michelle Essig, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Essig graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Essig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essig’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essig’s office at (323) 361-2122.
Where did Dr. Essig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Essig speak?
Dr. Essig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Essig treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Essig 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. Essig. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Which procedures does Dr. Essig perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Essig may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Essig's office.
Does Dr. Essig accept my insurance?
Dr. Essig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-2122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Essig accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Essig 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
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Essig's office located?
Dr. Michelle Essig's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd Stop 68
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-2122
What is Dr. Essig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Essig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497016489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Essig
What is Dr. Michelle Essig's specialty?
Dr. Essig is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Essig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Essig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Essig is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA) 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
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Is Michelle Essig accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Essig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Essig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Essig's office at (323) 361-2122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Essig?
Please contact Dr. Essig's office at (323) 361-2122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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