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Dr. Elijah Wasson, MD

Burbank, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wasson, Internist in Burbank, CA?

    Dr. Elijah Wasson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Burbank, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Wasson graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Wasson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wasson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wasson’s office at (818) 848-3030.

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

    • Residency: Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of Ca School of Med,San Francisco, Ca, Us | University of California

    Is Dr. Wasson board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Elijah Wasson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wasson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Wasson typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Wasson 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. Wasson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Wasson typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Wasson 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. Wasson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Brief Mental Health Assessment
    • Emotional Assessment
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Depression Inventory
    • ADHD Scale Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Does Dr. Wasson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wasson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 848-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wasson accept in Burbank, CA?

    Dr. Wasson in Burbank, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Providence (RI)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wasson's office located?

    Dr. Elijah Wasson's Primary Practice

    191 S Buena Vista St Ste 100

    Burbank, CA 91505

    (818) 848-3030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wasson affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wasson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Wasson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851322762.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wasson?

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

    What is Dr. Elijah Wasson's specialty?

    Dr. Wasson is an Internist near Burbank, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is Dr. Elijah Wasson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wasson is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross 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 Dr. Elijah Wasson accepting new patients in Burbank, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Elijah Wasson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elijah Wasson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wasson's office at (818) 848-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elijah Wasson?

    Please contact Dr. Wasson's office at (818) 848-3030 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wasson's office located?

    Dr. Wasson's office is located in Burbank, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elijah Wasson have?

    Dr. Elijah Wasson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.