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Dr. Nilesh Patel, MD

Pediatrician

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Nilesh Patel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Patel completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (714) 505-9462.

    Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Nilesh Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

    Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Patel typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Patel typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Nilesh Patel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 505-9462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Patel in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Nilesh Patel's Primary Practice

    4733 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (714) 505-9462

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    What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255408076.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel

    What is Dr. Nilesh Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Nilesh Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Nilesh Patel accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nilesh Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nilesh Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (714) 505-9462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nilesh Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (714) 505-9462 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Patel's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nilesh Patel have?

    Dr. Nilesh Patel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.