55 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villacarlos, Family Medicine Specialist in Lomita, CA?
Dr. Dolores Villacarlos, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lomita, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 55 years. Dr. Villacarlos graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center Program. Dr. Villacarlos is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villacarlos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villacarlos’s office at (424) 347-8008.
Where did Dr. Villacarlos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
What languages does Dr. Villacarlos speak?
Dr. Villacarlos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Villacarlos typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Villacarlos 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. Villacarlos. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Villacarlos typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dolores Villacarlos may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Villacarlos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Villacarlos accept my insurance?
Dr. Villacarlos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 347-8008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villacarlos accept in Lomita, CA?
Dr. Villacarlos in Lomita, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Villacarlos' office located?
Dr. Dolores Villacarlos' Primary Practice
2040 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste S
Lomita, CA 90717
(424) 347-8008
What is Dr. Villacarlos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villacarlos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699729335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villacarlos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villacarlos
What is Dr. Dolores Villacarlos's specialty?
Dr. Villacarlos is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lomita, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Dolores Villacarlos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villacarlos is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine 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 Dolores Villacarlos accepting new patients in Lomita, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dolores Villacarlos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dolores Villacarlos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villacarlos's office at (424) 347-8008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dolores Villacarlos?
Please contact Dr. Villacarlos's office at (424) 347-8008 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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