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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiepking, Critical Care Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Matthew Wiepking, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wiepking is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiepking’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. Wiepking’s office at (323) 442-6254.
What languages does Dr. Wiepking speak?
Dr. Wiepking and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wiepking treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Wiepking 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. Wiepking. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Wiepking perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Matthew Wiepking may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wiepking's office.
Does Dr. Wiepking accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiepking accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-6254 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiepking accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Wiepking in Los Angeles, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Wiepking's office located?
Dr. Matthew Wiepking's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-6254
What is Dr. Wiepking's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiepking's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114330370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiepking?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiepking
What is Dr. Matthew Wiepking's specialty?
Dr. Wiepking is a Critical Care Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Wiepking to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Wiepking affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiepking is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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
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Is Matthew Wiepking accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Wiepking is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Wiepking offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wiepking's office at (323) 442-6254 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Wiepking?
Please contact Dr. Wiepking's office at (323) 442-6254 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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