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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Susim, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Socrates Susim, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Susim is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Susim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Susim’s office.
Is Dr. Susim board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Socrates Susim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Susim speak?
Dr. Susim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Susim typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Susim 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. Susim. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Susim typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Socrates Susim 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. Susim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Susim accept my insurance?
Dr. Susim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Susim accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Susim in Los Angeles, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Susim's office located?
What is Dr. Susim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Susim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609041334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Susim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Susim
What is Dr. Socrates Susim's specialty?
Dr. Susim is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, 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. Socrates Susim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Susim is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Socrates Susim accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Socrates Susim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Socrates Susim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Susim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Socrates Susim?
Please contact Dr. Susim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Socrates Susim have?
Dr. Socrates Susim is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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Los Angeles, CA 90089