30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tso, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Earl Tso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Tso graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tso’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tso’s office at (213) 253-2677.
Where did Dr. Tso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Tso board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Earl Tso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tso speak?
Dr. Tso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tso typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tso 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. Tso. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tso typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Earl Tso may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tso's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tso accept my insurance?
Dr. Tso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 253-2677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tso accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Tso 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tso's office located?
What is Dr. Tso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831121474.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tso
What is Dr. Earl Tso's specialty?
Dr. Tso is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Earl Tso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tso is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Earl Tso accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Earl Tso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Earl Tso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tso's office at (213) 253-2677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Earl Tso?
Please contact Dr. Tso's office at (213) 253-2677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Earl Tso have?
Dr. Earl Tso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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