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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koh, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Sung Woo Koh, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Koh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koh’s office at (562) 967-2273.
What languages does Dr. Koh speak?
Dr. Koh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Koh typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Koh 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. Koh. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Koh typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sung Woo Koh may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Koh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koh accept my insurance?
Dr. Koh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 967-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koh accept in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Koh in La Mirada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koh's office located?
Dr. Sung Woo Koh's Primary Practice
12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201AND401
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 967-2273
What is Dr. Koh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619464773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koh
What is Dr. Sung Woo Koh's specialty?
Dr. Koh is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near La Mirada, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Sung Woo Koh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koh is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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 Sung Woo Koh accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sung Woo Koh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sung Woo Koh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koh's office at (562) 967-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sung Woo Koh?
Please contact Dr. Koh's office at (562) 967-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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