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Who is Dr. Kwee, Family Medicine Specialist in Monterey Park, CA?
Dr. Benson Kwee, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Monterey Park, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kwee is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwee’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwee’s office at (818) 839-5200.
What languages does Dr. Kwee speak?
Dr. Kwee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Kwee treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kwee 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. Kwee. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Which procedures does Dr. Kwee perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benson Kwee may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kwee's office.
Does Dr. Kwee accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 839-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwee accept in Monterey Park, CA?
Dr. Kwee in Monterey Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Clever Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kwee's office located?
Dr. Benson Kwee's Primary Practice
525 N Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(818) 839-5200
What is Dr. Kwee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861811762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwee
What is Dr. Benson Kwee's specialty?
Dr. Kwee is a Family Medicine Specialist near Monterey Park, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kwee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benson Kwee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kwee is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Garfield Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Benson Kwee accepting new patients in Monterey Park, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benson Kwee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benson Kwee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwee's office at (818) 839-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benson Kwee?
Please contact Dr. Kwee's office at (818) 839-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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