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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kagihara, Critical Care Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Jamie Kagihara, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kagihara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kagihara’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kagihara’s office at (310) 517-8951.
What languages does Dr. Kagihara speak?
Dr. Kagihara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kagihara treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Kagihara 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. Kagihara. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Kagihara perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Kagihara performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kagihara. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Does Dr. Kagihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Kagihara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-8951 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kagihara accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Kagihara in Torrance, 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kagihara's office located?
Dr. Jamie Kagihara's Primary Practice
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 517-8951
What is Dr. Kagihara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kagihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245590447.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kagihara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kagihara
What is Dr. Jamie Kagihara's specialty?
Dr. Kagihara is a Critical Care Internist near Torrance, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Kagihara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jamie Kagihara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kagihara is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Jamie Kagihara accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jamie Kagihara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jamie Kagihara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kagihara's office at (310) 517-8951 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jamie Kagihara?
Please contact Dr. Kagihara's office at (310) 517-8951 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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