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Dr. Leejoe Pallickal, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pallickal, Internist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Leejoe Pallickal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pallickal is fluent in English, Malayalam, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pallickal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pallickal’s office at (215) 762-7000.

    Is Dr. Pallickal board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Leejoe Pallickal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pallickal speak?

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

    • English

    • Malayalam

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pallickal treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Pallickal 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. Pallickal. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Chronic Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough
    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Which procedures does Dr. Pallickal perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Leejoe Pallickal may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pallickal's office.

    Does Dr. Pallickal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pallickal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 762-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pallickal accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Pallickal in Torrance, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pallickal's office located?

    Dr. Leejoe Pallickal's Primary Practice

    4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 350

    Torrance, CA 90503

    (215) 762-7000

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    Dr. Leejoe Pallickal's Practice 2

    1050 Linden Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90813

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    Dr. Leejoe Pallickal's Practice 3

    959 E Walnut St Ste 120

    Pasadena, CA 91106

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

    Dr. Pallickal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346402054.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pallickal?

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

    What is Dr. Leejoe Pallickal's specialty?

    Dr. Pallickal is a Internist near Torrance, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Pallickal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leejoe Pallickal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pallickal is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Usc Arcadia Hospital, Uci 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Leejoe Pallickal accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Leejoe Pallickal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leejoe Pallickal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pallickal's office at (215) 762-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leejoe Pallickal?

    Please contact Dr. Pallickal's office at (215) 762-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leejoe Pallickal have?

    Dr. Leejoe Pallickal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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