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Dr. Nicola Longo, MD

San Luis Obispo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Longo, Clinical Geneticist in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Nicola Longo, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Dr. Longo is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Longo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Longo’s office at (801) 587-2255.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Longo?

    Dr. Nicola Longo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Geneticist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Longo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Clinical Genetics, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Luis Obispo/CA community, Dr. Longo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Longo board certified in Clinical Geneticist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicola Longo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics

    What languages does Dr. Longo speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Longo treat?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Longo 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. Longo. 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:

    • Fabry Disease
    • Gaucher Disease
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Fabry disease
    • Anderson-Fabry disease
    • Alpha-galactosidase A deficiency
    • Genetic Metabolic Disorder
    • Glucocerebrosidase deficiency', 'Gaucher's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7521: Fabry (-Anderson) disease
    • E7522: Gaucher disease

    Also known as:

    • High Phenylalanine Levels
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
    • Hyperphenylalaninemia
    • Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    • Sugar Processing Problems
    • Inborn Errors of Carbohydrate Metabolism
    • Carbohydrate Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias
    • E7489: Other specified disorders of carbohydrate metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Pompe Disease
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Pompe disease
    • GSD II
    • Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
    • Acid Maltase Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7402: Pompe disease

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Methylmalonic Acidemia
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Methylmalonic acidemia
    • MMA
    • Methylmalonic Aciduria
    • Methylmalonic Acidopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E71120: Methylmalonic acidemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Hurler Syndrome
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Mucopolysaccharidosis type I
    • MPS IH
    • Alpha-L-iduronidase deficiency
    • Gargoylism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7601: Hurler's syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Ornithine Metabolism Disorder
    • Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
    • Ornithine translocase deficiency
    • Ornithine Translocase Deficiency
    • Hyperornithinemia
    • Ornithine Processing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E724: Disorders of ornithine metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Niemann-Pick Disease Type C
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Niemann-Pick disease
    • NPD type C
    • NPC disease
    • Cholesterol storage disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E75242: Niemann-Pick disease type C

    Also known as:

    • Family history of endocrine, nutritional, or metabolic disease
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Family History
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Inherited endocrine disorder risk
    • Genetic predisposition to metabolic disease
    • Family history of nutritional problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8349: Family history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Sugar
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Congenital hyperinsulinism
    • Sugar Crash
    • Blood Sugar Drop

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E161: Other hypoglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Intellectual Disability
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Cognitive Impairment
    • Developmental Delay
    • Learning Disability (General)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities

    Which procedures does Dr. Longo perform as a Clinical Geneticist?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicola Longo may include:

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

    Does Dr. Longo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Longo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 587-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Longo accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Longo in San Luis Obispo, 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

    • CenCal Health

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Longo's office located?

    Dr. Nicola Longo's Primary Practice

    892 Aerovista Pl Ste 210

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    (801) 587-2255

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    Dr. Nicola Longo's Practice 2

    300 Medical Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Nicola Longo's Practice 3

    300 Medical Plz Ste 3100

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Longo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275612749.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Longo?

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

    What is Dr. Nicola Longo's specialty?

    Dr. Longo is a Clinical Geneticist near San Luis Obispo, CA. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Longo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicola Longo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Longo is affiliated with University of Utah Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Geneticist?

    Explore Clinical Geneticist 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 Nicola Longo accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicola Longo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicola Longo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Longo's office at (801) 587-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicola Longo?

    Please contact Dr. Longo's office at (801) 587-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicola Longo have?

    Dr. Nicola Longo is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics.

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