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Dr. La Shawna Williams, MD

Physiatrist

Panorama City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Williams, Physiatrist in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. La Shawna Williams, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (888) 778-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Williams typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Williams typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. La Shawna Williams may include:

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 778-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Williams in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. La Shawna Williams' Primary Practice

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

    (888) 778-5000

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    Kaiser Permanente

    8250 Woodman Ave

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    What hospitals are Dr. Williams affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Williams has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center,Northridge, CA
    Woodland Hills Medical Center,Woodland Hills, CA

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275895294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. La Shawna Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is a Physiatrist near Panorama City, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. La Shawna Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore 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 Dr. La Shawna Williams accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. La Shawna Williams is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. La Shawna Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (888) 778-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. La Shawna Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (888) 778-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Williams' office is located in Panorama City, CA.