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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuvhenguhwa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Compton, CA?
Dr. Maita Kuvhenguhwa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Compton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kuvhenguhwa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuvhenguhwa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuvhenguhwa’s office at (424) 338-8984.
What languages does Dr. Kuvhenguhwa speak?
Dr. Kuvhenguhwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kuvhenguhwa typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kuvhenguhwa 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. Kuvhenguhwa. 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:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kuvhenguhwa typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maita Kuvhenguhwa 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. Kuvhenguhwa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kuvhenguhwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuvhenguhwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 338-8984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuvhenguhwa accept in Compton, CA?
Dr. Kuvhenguhwa in Compton, 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
Heritage Health
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Kuvhenguhwa's office located?
Dr. Maita Kuvhenguhwa's Primary Practice
2251 W Rosecrans Ave Ste 18-21
Compton, CA 90222
(424) 338-8984
What is Dr. Kuvhenguhwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuvhenguhwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467795203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuvhenguhwa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuvhenguhwa
What is Dr. Maita Kuvhenguhwa's specialty?
Dr. Kuvhenguhwa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Compton, 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. Maita Kuvhenguhwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuvhenguhwa is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Maita Kuvhenguhwa accepting new patients in Compton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maita Kuvhenguhwa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maita Kuvhenguhwa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuvhenguhwa's office at (424) 338-8984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maita Kuvhenguhwa?
Please contact Dr. Kuvhenguhwa's office at (424) 338-8984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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