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Dr. Tu Om, MD

Carson, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Om, Family Medicine Specialist in Carson, CA?

    Dr. Tu Om, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Om graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Sanatorio Guemes, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a member of the Providence Medical Institute and Providence Medical Group. Dr. Om is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Om’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Om’s office at (310) 835-6627.

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

    • Residency: Sanatorio Guemes, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Louisiana State University (Lake Charles) Program

    • Medical School: University of Salvador, Faculty of Medicine, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Om board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tu Om, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Om speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Om treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Om 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. Om. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Which procedures does Dr. Om perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tu Om may include:

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

    Does Dr. Om accept my insurance?

    Dr. Om accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 835-6627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Om accept in Carson, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Om's office located?

    Dr. Tu Om also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Tu Om's Primary Practice

    21501 Avalon Blvd Ste 100

    Carson, CA 90745

    (310) 835-6627

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    Dr. Tu Om's Practice 2

    621 S Butte St

    San Pedro, CA 90732

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tu Om?

    Dr. Om has appointments available at his Carson, CA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Providence Medical Institute

    Member

    Providence Medical Group

    Member

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

    Dr. Om's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487795282.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Om?

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

    What is Dr. Tu Om's specialty?

    Dr. Om is a Family Medicine Specialist near Carson, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Om to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tu Om affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Om is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Torrance Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Tu Om accepting new patients in Carson, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tu Om is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tu Om offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Om, or call (310) 835-6627 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Tu Om?

    Yes, Dr. Om offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Om, or call (310) 835-6627 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tu Om have?

    Dr. Tu Om is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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