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Dr. Jessica Besbris, MD
West Hollywood, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Besbris, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Jessica Besbris, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Besbris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besbris’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. Besbris’s office.
What languages does Dr. Besbris speak?
Dr. Besbris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Besbris treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Besbris 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. Besbris. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Pain
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Does Dr. Besbris accept my insurance?
Dr. Besbris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besbris accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Besbris in West Hollywood, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Besbris' office located?
What is Dr. Besbris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besbris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063701670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besbris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besbris
What is Dr. Jessica Besbris's specialty?
Dr. Besbris is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near West Hollywood, CA. A psychiatrist or neurologist with specialized expertise in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses works alongside an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team. Their goal is to enhance quality of life by addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the illness, through the dying process, and into bereavement. These specialists are skilled in assessing patients with advanced disease, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating family-centered care across various settings, utilizing hospice and specialized care systems, managing patients nearing death, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Besbris to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jessica Besbris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Besbris is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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
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Is Jessica Besbris accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Besbris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica Besbris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Besbris's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jessica Besbris?
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8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048