Dr. Karin Nielsen, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nielsen, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Karin Nielsen, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nielsen graduated from Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Escola de Medicina e Cirurgia. Dr. Nielsen is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nielsen’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nielsen’s office.
Where did Dr. Nielsen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Fed De Rio De Janeiro, Faculty De Medicine | Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Escola de Medicina e Cirurgia
What languages does Dr. Nielsen speak?
Dr. Nielsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Nielsen treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Nielsen perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karin Nielsen may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nielsen's office.
Does Dr. Nielsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nielsen 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
CenCal Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
State of California
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Where is Dr. Nielsen's office located?
What is Dr. Nielsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194832469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nielsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nielsen
What is Dr. Karin Nielsen's specialty?
Dr. Nielsen is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Nielsen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karin Nielsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Karin Nielsen accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karin Nielsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karin Nielsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karin Nielsen?
Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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