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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buckingham, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Clare Buckingham, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Buckingham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckingham’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckingham’s office at (213) 977-2121.
What languages does Dr. Buckingham speak?
Dr. Buckingham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buckingham typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buckingham 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. Buckingham. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buckingham typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Clare Buckingham may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Buckingham's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buckingham accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 977-2121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckingham accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Buckingham in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Buckingham's office located?
Dr. Clare Buckingham's Primary Practice
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-2121
What is Dr. Buckingham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811259310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckingham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckingham
What is Dr. Clare Buckingham's specialty?
Dr. Buckingham is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Clare Buckingham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buckingham is affiliated with Mountainview Regional Medical Center, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Clare Buckingham accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Clare Buckingham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clare Buckingham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buckingham's office at (213) 977-2121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clare Buckingham?
Please contact Dr. Buckingham's office at (213) 977-2121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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