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Dr. Kevin Charles, MD

Critical Care Internist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Charles, Critical Care Internist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Kevin Charles, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Charles is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Charles speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Charles typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Charles typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Charles in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • HealthSmart

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Charles' office located?

    Dr. Kevin Charles' Primary Practice

    1225 Wilshire Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90017

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    Dr. Kevin Charles' Practice 2

    4101 Torrance Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90503

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    Dr. Kevin Charles' Practice 3

    2801 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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

    Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649616558.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charles?

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

    What is Dr. Kevin Charles's specialty?

    Dr. Charles is a Critical Care Internist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Kevin Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Uci 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kevin Charles accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Charles is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Charles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Charles' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Charles?

    Please contact Dr. Charles' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Charles' office located?

    Dr. Charles' offices are located in Los Angeles, CA, Torrance, CA, and Long Beach, CA.