24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nitahara, Internist in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. James Nitahara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Nitahara graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nitahara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nitahara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nitahara’s office at (818) 375-2000.
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 here.
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
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 is Dr. Nitahara's NPI number?An 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?
Dr. Nitahara is a Internist near Panorama City, 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. James Nitahara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nitahara is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Nitahara accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Nitahara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Nitahara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nitahara's office at (818) 375-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Nitahara?
Please contact Dr. Nitahara's office at (818) 375-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Nitahara have?
Dr. James Nitahara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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