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Dr. Helen Stafford, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Helen Stafford, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Stafford graduated from University of California. Dr. Stafford is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stafford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stafford’s office at (626) 398-6300.

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

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Stafford speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stafford typically treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stafford typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Helen Stafford may include:

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

    Does Dr. Stafford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 398-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Stafford 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 Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Stafford's office located?

    Dr. Helen Stafford's Primary Practice

    4733 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (626) 398-6300

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    Dr. Helen Stafford's Practice 2

    1855 N Fair Oaks Ave Ste 200

    Pasadena, CA 91103

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

    Dr. Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639490949.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stafford?

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

    What is Dr. Helen Stafford's specialty?

    Dr. Stafford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Helen Stafford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stafford is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Helen Stafford accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Stafford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen Stafford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stafford's office at (626) 398-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Helen Stafford?

    Please contact Dr. Stafford's office at (626) 398-6300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Stafford's office located?

    Dr. Stafford's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Pasadena, CA.