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Who is Dr. Vila, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Pamela Vila, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vila is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vila’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vila’s office at (217) 532-3991.
What languages does Dr. Vila speak?
Dr. Vila and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Vila typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Vila 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. Vila. 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Vila typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Vila may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Vila's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vila accept my insurance?
Dr. Vila accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 532-3991 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vila accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Vila in Bellflower, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vila's office located?
Dr. Pamela Vila's Primary Practice
9333 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(217) 532-3991
What is Dr. Vila's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831650225.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vila?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vila
What is Dr. Pamela Vila's specialty?
Dr. Vila is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Bellflower, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Pamela Vila affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vila is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pamela Vila accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pamela Vila is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pamela Vila offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vila's office at (217) 532-3991 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pamela Vila?
Please contact Dr. Vila's office at (217) 532-3991 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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