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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sorotzkin, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Sorotzkin graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Santa Monica-Ucla Med Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Sorotzkin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sorotzkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sorotzkin’s office at (310) 566-6330.
Where did Dr. Sorotzkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Santa Monica-Ucla Med Ctr, Family Practice | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Sorotzkin board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sorotzkin speak?
Dr. Sorotzkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sorotzkin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sorotzkin 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. Sorotzkin. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sorotzkin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Sorotzkin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sorotzkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Sorotzkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 566-6330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sorotzkin accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Sorotzkin in Santa Monica, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
City of Providence (RI)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sorotzkin's office located?
Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin also offers virtual visits
Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin's Primary Practice
1811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 201
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 566-6330
What is Dr. Sorotzkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sorotzkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174552673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sorotzkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sorotzkin
What is Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin's specialty?
Dr. Sorotzkin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Ruth Sorotzkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sorotzkin is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ruth Sorotzkin accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sorotzkin's office at (310) 566-6330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Sorotzkin?
Please contact Dr. Sorotzkin's office at (310) 566-6330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin have?
Dr. Ruth Sorotzkin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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