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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ziegenbein, Infectious Disease Specialist in Downey, CA?
Dr. James Ziegenbein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Ziegenbein completed his residency at Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ziegenbein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ziegenbein’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ziegenbein’s office at (562) 598-8558.
Where did Dr. Ziegenbein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca
What languages does Dr. Ziegenbein speak?
Dr. Ziegenbein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ziegenbein typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ziegenbein 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. Ziegenbein. 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ziegenbein typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Ziegenbein may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Ziegenbein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ziegenbein accept my insurance?
Dr. Ziegenbein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 598-8558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ziegenbein accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Ziegenbein in Downey, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ziegenbein's office located?
Dr. James Ziegenbein's Primary Practice
8301 Florence Ave Ste 301
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 598-8558
What is Dr. Ziegenbein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ziegenbein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447278072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ziegenbein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ziegenbein
What is Dr. James Ziegenbein's specialty?
Dr. Ziegenbein is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Downey, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. James Ziegenbein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ziegenbein is affiliated with Uci 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Ziegenbein accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Ziegenbein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Ziegenbein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ziegenbein's office at (562) 598-8558 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Ziegenbein?
Please contact Dr. Ziegenbein's office at (562) 598-8558 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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