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Dr. Karin Nielsen, MD

Dr. Karin Nielsen, MD

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Infectious Disease Specialist

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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Nielsen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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]

    What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Nielsen typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karin Nielsen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nielsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nielsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • MHH Healthcare

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Nielsen's office located?

    12-441mdcc

    10833 Le Conte Ave # 12441

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Ucla Dept Of Ped Grp

    300 Medical Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Karin Nielsen's Practice 3

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 265

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nielsen affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Nielsen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Hospital Los Angeles,Los Angeles, CA

    What is Dr. Nielsen's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Karin Nielsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Karin Nielsen?

    Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nielsen's office located?

    Dr. Nielsen's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.