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Dr. James Wortham, MD
La Canada, CA
16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Wortham, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in La Canada, CA?
Dr. James Wortham, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in La Canada, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Wortham graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Wortham is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wortham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wortham’s office at (818) 248-8998.
Where did Dr. Wortham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wortham speak?
Dr. Wortham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wortham treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Wortham 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. Wortham. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Secondary Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Secondary Polyarthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Secondary Widespread Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M153: Secondary multiple arthritis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
Which procedures does Dr. Wortham perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. James Wortham may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wortham's office.
Does Dr. Wortham accept my insurance?
Dr. Wortham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 248-8998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wortham accept in La Canada, CA?
Dr. Wortham in La Canada, 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
Bostsford Hospital
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
United States Department of Labor
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wortham's office located?
Dr. James Wortham's Primary Practice
2258 Foothill Blvd Ste 200
La Canada, CA 91011
(818) 248-8998
Dr. James Wortham's Practice 2
1030 S Glendale Ave Ste 503
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 547-3380
What is Dr. Wortham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wortham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528114410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wortham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wortham
What is Dr. James Wortham's specialty?
Dr. Wortham is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near La Canada, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Wortham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Wortham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wortham is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Wortham accepting new patients in La Canada, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Wortham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Wortham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wortham's office at (818) 248-8998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Wortham?
Please contact Dr. Wortham's office at (818) 248-8998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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