35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sokolov, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Richard Sokolov, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Sokolov graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sokolov is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sokolov’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sokolov’s office at (310) 358-5530.
Where did Dr. Sokolov go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sokolov speak?
Dr. Sokolov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sokolov typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sokolov 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. Sokolov. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Bone Infection
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86669: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified tibia and fibula
Also known as:
- Spinal Abscess
- Abscess
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Abscess
- Intraspinal Granuloma
- Spinal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G061: Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sokolov typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sokolov may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Sokolov's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sokolov accept my insurance?
Dr. Sokolov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 358-5530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sokolov accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sokolov 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sokolov's office located?
Dr. Richard Sokolov's Primary Practice
5901 W Olympic Blvd Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 358-5530
What is Dr. Sokolov's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sokolov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104858455.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sokolov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sokolov
What is Dr. Richard Sokolov's specialty?
Dr. Sokolov is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Sokolov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sokolov is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Sokolov accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Sokolov is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Sokolov offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sokolov's office at (310) 358-5530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Sokolov?
Please contact Dr. Sokolov's office at (310) 358-5530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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