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Who is Dr. Croad, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Linda Croad, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Croad completed her residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Croad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Croad’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Croad’s office at (818) 375-2000.
Where did Dr. Croad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Croad board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Linda Croad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Croad speak?
Dr. Croad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Croad typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Croad 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. Croad. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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 Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Croad typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Linda Croad 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. Croad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Croad accept my insurance?
Dr. Croad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 375-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Croad accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Croad 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Croad's office located?
Dr. Linda Croad's Primary Practice
12021 Wilmington Ave Rm 1059
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(818) 375-2000
What is Dr. Croad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Croad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548331457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Croad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Croad
What is Dr. Linda Croad's specialty?
Dr. Croad 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. Linda Croad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Croad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: High Desert Regional Health Center, Olive View - Ucla Medical Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center, Mlk Community 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Linda Croad accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Linda Croad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linda Croad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Croad's office at (818) 375-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linda Croad?
Please contact Dr. Croad's office at (818) 375-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Croad have?
Dr. Linda Croad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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