44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valentine, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Encino, CA?
Dr. Lee Valentine, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Encino, CA. He has been practicing for over 44 years. Dr. Valentine is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valentine’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valentine’s office at (818) 995-5351.
What languages does Dr. Valentine speak?
Dr. Valentine and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Valentine typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Valentine 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. Valentine. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Valentine typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lee Valentine may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Valentine's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Valentine accept my insurance?
Dr. Valentine accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 995-5351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valentine accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Valentine in Encino, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Valentine's office located?
What is Dr. Valentine's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valentine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265492987.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valentine?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valentine
What is Dr. Lee Valentine's specialty?
Dr. Valentine is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Encino, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Lee Valentine affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valentine is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lee Valentine accepting new patients in Encino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lee Valentine is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lee Valentine offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valentine's office at (818) 995-5351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lee Valentine?
Please contact Dr. Valentine's office at (818) 995-5351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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