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Dr. Christopher Shepherd, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shepherd, Hospitalist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Shepherd, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shepherd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shepherd’s office at (310) 423-5252.

    What languages does Dr. Shepherd speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shepherd typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shepherd 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. Shepherd. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shepherd typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Shepherd may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shepherd accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Shepherd in Los Angeles, 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

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shepherd's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Shepherd's Primary Practice

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

    (310) 423-5252

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    Becker

    8700 Beverly Blvd

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

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    Dr. Christopher Shepherd's Practice 3

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 260

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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

    Dr. Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841557295.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shepherd?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Shepherd's specialty?

    Dr. Shepherd is a Hospitalist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Christopher Shepherd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shepherd is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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. Christopher Shepherd accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Shepherd is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Shepherd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at (310) 423-5252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Shepherd?

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at (310) 423-5252 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shepherd's office located?

    Dr. Shepherd's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and West Hollywood, CA.