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Dr. John Kare, MD

Downey, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kare, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Downey, CA?

    Dr. John Kare, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kare graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Emergency Medicine; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Kare is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kare’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. Kare’s office at (562) 904-5000.

    Where did Dr. Kare go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Emergency Medicine; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kare board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Kare, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kare speak?

    Dr. Kare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kare treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kare 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. Kare. 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Inner Ear Vertigo
    • Vestibular Vertigo
    • Ear-Related Dizziness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H81399: Other peripheral vertigo, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Kare perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Kare may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kare's office.

    Does Dr. Kare accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 904-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kare accept in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Kare in Downey, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kare's office located?

    Dr. John Kare's Primary Practice

    11500 Brookshire Ave

    Downey, CA 90241

    (562) 904-5000

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    Dr. John Kare's Practice 2

    25821 Vermont Ave

    Harbor City, CA 90710

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    What is Dr. Kare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437108024.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kare?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kare

    What is Dr. John Kare's specialty?

    Dr. Kare is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Downey, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Kare to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Kare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kare is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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

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    Is John Kare accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Kare is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Kare offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kare's office at (562) 904-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Kare?

    Please contact Dr. Kare's office at (562) 904-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Kare have?

    Dr. John Kare is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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