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Dr. John Waldron, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waldron, Family Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. John Waldron, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Waldron completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Family Medicine. Dr. Waldron is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waldron’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waldron’s office at (213) 667-4784.

    Where did Dr. Waldron go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Waldron board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Waldron, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Waldron speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Waldron treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Waldron 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. Waldron. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Which procedures does Dr. Waldron perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Waldron may include:

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

    Does Dr. Waldron accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waldron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 667-4784 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waldron accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Waldron 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waldron's office located?

    Dr. John Waldron's Primary Practice

    4733 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (213) 667-4784

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

    Dr. Waldron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649347642.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waldron?

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

    What is Dr. John Waldron's specialty?

    Dr. Waldron is a Family Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Waldron to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Waldron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waldron is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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

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    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 John Waldron accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Waldron is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Waldron offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waldron's office at (213) 667-4784 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Waldron?

    Please contact Dr. Waldron's office at (213) 667-4784 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Waldron have?

    Dr. John Waldron is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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