Dr. Kirk Luetkehans, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Luetkehans, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Kirk Luetkehans, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Luetkehans completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatrics. Dr. Luetkehans is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luetkehans’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luetkehans’s office at (323) 857-2548.

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

Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine

Is Dr. Luetkehans board certified as a Pediatrician?

Yes, Dr. Kirk Luetkehans, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. Luetkehans speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Luetkehans typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Luetkehans 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. Luetkehans. 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:

Immunization Visit
Vaccines
Vaccination appointment
Shot visit
Immunization encounter

ICD-10 Codes:

Z23: Encounter for immunization

Also known as:

Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
Health Checkup
Baby Health Checkup
Infant and Newborn Care
Routine child exam with issues
Pediatric checkup with concerns
Child wellness visit with abnormal results
Early infant health exam
First week baby checkup
Post-delivery newborn exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

Also known as:

Common Cold
Head Cold
Nasal Congestion
Upper Respiratory Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

Also known as:

Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
Health Checkup
Normal Well-Child Checkup
Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

ICD-10 Codes:

Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

Also known as:

Fever
High temperature
Pyrexia
Elevated body temperature

ICD-10 Codes:

R509: Fever, unspecified

Also known as:

Preventive Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride application
Dental fluoride treatment
Prophylactic fluoride

ICD-10 Codes:

Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Luetkehans typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Kirk Luetkehans may include:

Please contact Dr. Luetkehans' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Luetkehans accept my insurance?

Dr. Luetkehans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 857-2548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Luetkehans accept in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Luetkehans in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Luetkehans' office located?

Dr. Kirk Luetkehans' Primary Practice

5971 Venice Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90034

(323) 857-2548

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What hospitals are Dr. Luetkehans affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Luetkehans has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center,Baldwin Park, CA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

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

Dr. Luetkehans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215900196.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luetkehans?

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

What is Dr. Kirk Luetkehans's specialty?

Dr. Luetkehans is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Kirk Luetkehans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Luetkehans is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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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