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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bukiri, Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Heather Bukiri is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bukiri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bukiri’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bukiri’s office at (310) 825-2448.
What languages does Dr. Bukiri speak?
Dr. Bukiri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bukiri treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Bukiri 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. Bukiri. 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:
- Scleroderma
- Systemic scleroderma
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Hardening of the Skin
- Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Overlap Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Overlap Syndrome
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M351: Other overlap syndromes
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Myositis with Lung Problems
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Muscle Inflammation
- Dermatomyositis Lung Involvement
- Polymyositis Respiratory Issues
- Inflammatory Myopathy Affecting Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3390: Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified, organ involvement unspecified
- M3391: Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified with respiratory involvement
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Other Immune System Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunity Disorder
- Immunological Disorder
- Immune Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Dermatomyositis without muscle weakness
- Dermatomyositis sine myositis
- DM without muscle involvement
- Adult skin inflammation without muscle pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3313: Other dermatomyositis without myopathy
Also known as:
- Vasculitis
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Blood Vessel Inflammation
- ANCA Vasculitis
- Angiitis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7782: Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody [ANCA] vasculitis
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Which procedures does Dr. Bukiri perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Heather Bukiri may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bukiri's office.
Does Dr. Bukiri accept my insurance?
Dr. Bukiri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-2448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bukiri accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Bukiri in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bukiri's office located?
Dr. Heather Bukiri's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-2448
What is Dr. Bukiri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bukiri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952765026.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bukiri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bukiri
What is Dr. Heather Bukiri's specialty?
Dr. Bukiri is a Rheumatologist near Santa Monica, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Bukiri to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Bukiri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bukiri 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
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Is Heather Bukiri accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Bukiri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Bukiri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bukiri's office at (310) 825-2448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Bukiri?
Please contact Dr. Bukiri's office at (310) 825-2448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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