14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chew, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kara Chew, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chew completed her residency at Ucsf Medical Center. Dr. Chew is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chew’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. Chew’s office at (310) 557-2273.
Where did Dr. Chew go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Disease, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Ucsf Medical Center | University of California, San Francisco
Is Dr. Chew board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kara Chew, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008
What languages does Dr. Chew speak?
Dr. Chew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chew treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chew 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. Chew. 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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Chew perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kara Chew 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. Chew's office.
Does Dr. Chew accept my insurance?
Dr. Chew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 557-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chew accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Chew 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
Apex Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chew's office located?
Dr. Kara Chew's Primary Practice
1399 Roxbury Dr Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 557-2273
What is Dr. Chew's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013116557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chew?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chew
What is Dr. Kara Chew's specialty?
Dr. Chew is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, 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. Chew to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kara Chew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chew is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kara Chew accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Chew is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Chew offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chew's office at (310) 557-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Chew?
Please contact Dr. Chew's office at (310) 557-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Chew have?
Dr. Kara Chew is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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