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Who is Dr. Pitchon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Howard Pitchon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pitchon graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pitchon is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitchon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitchon’s office at (310) 657-3719.
Where did Dr. Pitchon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Pitchon board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Pitchon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pitchon speak?
Dr. Pitchon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Pitchon treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pitchon 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. Pitchon. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, 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:
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchial Disorder
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Lyme Disease
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Which procedures does Dr. Pitchon perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Pitchon may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitchon's office.
Does Dr. Pitchon accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitchon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 657-3719 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitchon accept in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Pitchon in Beverly Hills, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitchon's office located?
Dr. Howard Pitchon's Primary Practice
435 N Bedford Dr Ste 402
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 657-3719
What is Dr. Pitchon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitchon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396968376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitchon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitchon
What is Dr. Howard Pitchon's specialty?
Dr. Pitchon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Beverly Hills, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Pitchon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Pitchon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitchon 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Howard Pitchon accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Pitchon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Pitchon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitchon's office at (310) 657-3719 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Pitchon?
Please contact Dr. Pitchon's office at (310) 657-3719 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Pitchon have?
Dr. Howard Pitchon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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