17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kahwaji, Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Joseph Kahwaji, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Kahwaji completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Dr. Kahwaji is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kahwaji’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kahwaji’s office at (310) 423-2641.
Where did Dr. Kahwaji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Kahwaji speak?
Dr. Kahwaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kahwaji treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kahwaji 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. Kahwaji. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
- Renal Transplant Complication
- Kidney Graft Problem
- Post-Kidney Transplant Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
- T8610: Unspecified complication of kidney transplant
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 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Long-term Calcineurin Inhibitor Use
- Chronic calcineurin therapy
- Taking calcineurin inhibitors
- Calcineurin medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79621: Long term (current) use of calcineurin inhibitor
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Kahwaji perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Kahwaji may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kahwaji's office.
Does Dr. Kahwaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Kahwaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-2641 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kahwaji accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kahwaji 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
City of Los Angeles
Express Scripts
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kahwaji's office located?
Dr. Joseph Kahwaji's Primary Practice
4733 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(310) 423-2641
Dr. Joseph Kahwaji's Practice 2
8900 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 423-2641
What is Dr. Kahwaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kahwaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740349489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kahwaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kahwaji
What is Dr. Joseph Kahwaji's specialty?
Dr. Kahwaji is a Nephrologist near Los Angeles, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Kahwaji to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Kahwaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kahwaji is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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
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Is Joseph Kahwaji accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kahwaji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Kahwaji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kahwaji's office at (310) 423-2641 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kahwaji?
Please contact Dr. Kahwaji's office at (310) 423-2641 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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