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Dr. Susan Sanchez, MD

Long Beach, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sanchez, Internist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Susan Sanchez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sanchez completed her residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez’s office at (213) 741-9727.

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

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ- Coll Of Med- Baguio City- Benguet- Philippines

    Is Dr. Sanchez board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Sanchez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sanchez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Sanchez treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    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:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Which procedures does Dr. Sanchez perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Susan Sanchez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sanchez's office.

    Does Dr. Sanchez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 741-9727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Sanchez in Long Beach, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Sanchez's office located?

    Dr. Susan Sanchez's Primary Practice

    1333 Chestnut Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90813

    (213) 741-9727

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    Dr. Susan Sanchez's Practice 2

    12021 Wilmington Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90059

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    Dr. Susan Sanchez's Practice 3

    1414 S Grand Ave Ste 400

    Los Angeles, CA 90015

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

    Dr. Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366599987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Sanchez's specialty?

    Dr. Sanchez is a Internist near Long Beach, 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. Sanchez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sanchez 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Susan Sanchez accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Sanchez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (213) 741-9727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Sanchez?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (213) 741-9727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Sanchez have?

    Dr. Susan Sanchez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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