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46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Posalski, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Irving Posalski, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Posalski graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Posalski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Posalski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Posalski’s office at (310) 855-1960.
Where did Dr. Posalski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Posalski board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Irving Posalski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Posalski speak?
Dr. Posalski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Posalski treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Posalski 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. Posalski. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Posalski perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Irving Posalski 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. Posalski's office.
Does Dr. Posalski accept my insurance?
Dr. Posalski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 855-1960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Posalski accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Posalski in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
University of California
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Where is Dr. Posalski's office located?
Dr. Irving Posalski's Primary Practice
8635 W 3rd St Ste 1185
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 855-1960
What is Dr. Posalski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Posalski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336172378.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Posalski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Posalski
What is Dr. Irving Posalski's specialty?
Dr. Posalski 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. Posalski to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Irving Posalski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Posalski is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Irving Posalski accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Irving Posalski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irving Posalski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Posalski's office at (310) 855-1960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irving Posalski?
Please contact Dr. Posalski's office at (310) 855-1960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Irving Posalski have?
Dr. Irving Posalski is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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