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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Byrd, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Joel Byrd, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Byrd graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Bridgeport Hosp, Pediatrics Bridgeport Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Byrd is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Byrd’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Byrd’s office at (323) 564-4331.
Where did Dr. Byrd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bridgeport Hosp, Pediatrics Bridgeport Hosp, Internal Medicine | Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport Hospital Program
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Byrd speak?
Dr. Byrd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Byrd treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- Z6834: Body mass index [BMI] 34.0-34.9, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6822: Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Drug Addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Dependence
- Drug Abuse
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Byrd perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joel Byrd 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Byrd's office.
Does Dr. Byrd accept my insurance?
Dr. Byrd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 564-4331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Byrd accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Byrd in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Byrd's office located?
What is Dr. Byrd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Byrd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548366602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Byrd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Byrd
What is Dr. Joel Byrd's specialty?
Dr. Byrd is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Byrd to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joel Byrd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Byrd is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?
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Is Joel Byrd accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Byrd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Byrd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Byrd's office at (323) 564-4331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Byrd?
Please contact Dr. Byrd's office at (323) 564-4331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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