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Dr. Justin Peterson, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peterson, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Justin Peterson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Peterson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peterson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peterson’s office at (310) 458-2381.

    What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Peterson treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:

    • Other Vein Disorder
    • Vascular Disease
    • Specific Vein Conditions
    • Uncommon Vein Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I878: Other specified disorders of veins

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Abdominal Bloating
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Bloated Stomach
    • Swollen Belly
    • Gaseous Distension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Peterson perform?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Peterson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Peterson. 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:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 458-2381 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Peterson in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?

    Dr. Justin Peterson's Primary Practice

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 458-2381

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    Dr. Justin Peterson's Practice 2

    1250 16th St # C2304

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 319-4908

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    Dr. Justin Peterson's Practice 3

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285165472.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?

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

    What is Dr. Justin Peterson's specialty?

    Dr. Peterson is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Peterson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Justin Peterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA) 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

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    Is Justin Peterson accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Justin Peterson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Justin Peterson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (310) 458-2381 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Justin Peterson?

    Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (310) 458-2381 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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