Dr. Megumi Nakamura, MD

West Hollywood, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Nakamura, Anesthesiologist in West Hollywood, CA?

Dr. Megumi Nakamura, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Nakamura graduated from Kumamoto University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Georgetown University Hospital Program. Dr. Nakamura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakamura’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakamura’s office at (213) 637-3703.

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

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital Program
Medical School: Kumamoto Univ Med Sch, Kumamoto, Japan | Kumamoto University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Nakamura board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Megumi Nakamura, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Nakamura speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nakamura typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nakamura 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. Nakamura. 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:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Codes:

M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Also known as:

Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Neck Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis
Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
Cervical Stenosis

ICD-10 Codes:

M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

Also known as:

Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
Stomach Disorder
Gastric Conditions
Duodenal Conditions
Digestive System Disorders

ICD-10 Codes:

K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

Also known as:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal polyps
Bowel polyps
Intestinal polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

K635: Polyp of colon

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nakamura typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Megumi Nakamura may include:

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

Does Dr. Nakamura accept my insurance?

Dr. Nakamura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 637-3703 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nakamura accept in West Hollywood, CA?

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

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Nakamura's office located?

Dr. Megumi Nakamura's Primary Practice

8700 Beverly Blvd Ste 8211

West Hollywood, CA 90048

(213) 637-3703

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Dr. Megumi Nakamura's Practice 2

46 Peninsula Ctr # 208

Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

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Dr. Megumi Nakamura's Practice 3

8723 Alden Dr Ste 260

Los Angeles, CA 90048

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What hospitals are Dr. Nakamura affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Nakamura has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

Ranked Liver Cancer Surgery

Cedars - Sinai Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

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

Dr. Nakamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356318778.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakamura?

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

What is Dr. Megumi Nakamura's specialty?

Dr. Nakamura is an Anesthesiologist near West Hollywood, CA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Megumi Nakamura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Nakamura 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

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