25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avaz, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Gulnar Avaz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Avaz graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Internal Medicine; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Anesthesiology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Avaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avaz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avaz’s office at (323) 857-2000.
Where did Dr. Avaz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Internal Medicine; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Anesthesiology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Avaz board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gulnar Avaz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avaz speak?
Dr. Avaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Avaz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Avaz 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. Avaz. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Avaz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gulnar Avaz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Avaz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Avaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 857-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avaz accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Avaz 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Avaz's office located?
Dr. Gulnar Avaz's Primary Practice
6041 Cadillac Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 857-2000
What is Dr. Avaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063571693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avaz
What is Dr. Gulnar Avaz's specialty?
Dr. Avaz is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Gulnar Avaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avaz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gulnar Avaz accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gulnar Avaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gulnar Avaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avaz's office at (323) 857-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gulnar Avaz?
Please contact Dr. Avaz's office at (323) 857-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gulnar Avaz have?
Dr. Gulnar Avaz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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