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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alkasspooles, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Salam Alkasspooles, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Alkasspooles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alkasspooles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alkasspooles’s office at (310) 207-0020.
What languages does Dr. Alkasspooles speak?
Dr. Alkasspooles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alkasspooles typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alkasspooles 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. Alkasspooles. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Cut Foot with Object Inside
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Foreign Bodies
- Wounds and Injuries
- Foot Laceration with Foreign Body
- Embedded Object in Foot
- Foot Wound with Object
- Impaled Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- S91321A: Laceration with foreign body, right foot, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alkasspooles typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Salam Alkasspooles 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. Alkasspooles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alkasspooles accept my insurance?
Dr. Alkasspooles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 207-0020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alkasspooles accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Alkasspooles 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
State of Missouri
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Where is Dr. Alkasspooles' office located?
Dr. Salam Alkasspooles' Primary Practice
11633 San Vicente Blvd Ste 314
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 207-0020
What is Dr. Alkasspooles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alkasspooles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548319965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alkasspooles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alkasspooles
What is Dr. Salam Alkasspooles's specialty?
Dr. Alkasspooles 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. Salam Alkasspooles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alkasspooles is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Salam Alkasspooles accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Salam Alkasspooles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salam Alkasspooles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alkasspooles's office at (310) 207-0020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salam Alkasspooles?
Please contact Dr. Alkasspooles's office at (310) 207-0020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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