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Dr. Malini Soogoor, MD

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Dr. Malini Soogoor, MD

Simi Valley, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Soogoor, Infectious Disease Specialist in Simi Valley, CA?

    Dr. Malini Soogoor, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Simi Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Soogoor graduated from Gandhi Med College and completed her residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Kern Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Soogoor is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soogoor’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soogoor’s office at (805) 520-1191.

    Where did Dr. Soogoor go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Kern Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine | Kern Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Gandhi Med Coll, Bhopal University, Bhopal, Mp, India | Gandhi Med College

    Is Dr. Soogoor board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Malini Soogoor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Soogoor speak?

    Dr. Soogoor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Soogoor treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Soogoor 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. Soogoor. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Kidney Infection
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Acute Kidney Infection
    • Renal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N10: Acute pyelonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Clostridioides difficile infection
    • Clostridium difficile colitis
    • C. difficile-associated diarrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Lung Valley Fever
    • Valley Fever
    • Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
    • Valley Fever in Lungs
    • Coccidioides Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Lower limb pain
    • Leg discomfort
    • Aching leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Soogoor perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Soogoor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Soogoor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 520-1191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Soogoor accept in Simi Valley, CA?

    Dr. Soogoor in Simi Valley, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Soogoor's office located?

    Dr. Malini Soogoor's Primary Practice

    1687 Erringer Rd Ste 215

    Simi Valley, CA 93065

    (805) 520-1191

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    Dr. Malini Soogoor's Practice 2

    2650 Jones Way Ste 6

    Simi Valley, CA 93065

    (805) 520-1191

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    Dr. Malini Soogoor's Practice 3

    7535 Laurel Canyon Blvd

    North Hollywood, CA 91605

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    4.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 2 reviews

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    Office Experience

    80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Malini Soogoor a Great overall experience rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Dr. Soogoor has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Soogoor, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Soogoor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Soogoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659328185.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soogoor?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soogoor

    What is Dr. Malini Soogoor's specialty?

    Dr. Soogoor is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Simi Valley, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Soogoor to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Malini Soogoor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Soogoor is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center, Los Robles Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Malini Soogoor accepting new patients in Simi Valley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Malini Soogoor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Malini Soogoor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Soogoor's office at (805) 520-1191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Malini Soogoor?

    Please contact Dr. Soogoor's office at (805) 520-1191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Malini Soogoor have?

    Dr. Malini Soogoor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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