24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nitahara, Internist in Panorama City, CA?
Where did Dr. Nitahara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Nitahara board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Nitahara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nitahara speak?
Dr. Nitahara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nitahara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nitahara 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. Nitahara. 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:
- 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nitahara typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Nitahara 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. Nitahara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nitahara accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitahara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 375-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nitahara accept in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Nitahara in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nitahara's office located?
Dr. James Nitahara's Primary Practice
13652 Cantara St
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 375-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Nitahara affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nitahara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nitahara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nitahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124176177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nitahara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nitahara
What is Dr. James Nitahara's specialty?
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.