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Dr. Dan La, MD

Tujunga, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. La, Rheumatologist in Tujunga, CA?

    Dr. Dan La, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Tujunga, CA. He is board certified. Dr. La graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center. Dr. La is fluent in English, Armenian, and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. La’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. La’s office at (818) 265-2250.

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

    • Residency: University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center

    • Medical School: American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. La board certified as a Rheumatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dan La, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. La speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. La treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. La 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. La. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Autoimmune Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0689: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M19049: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hand
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Autoimmune Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Condition
    • Shoulder Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7580: Other shoulder lesions, unspecified shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Arthritis in Multiple Joints
    • Arthritis
    • Widespread Arthritis
    • Multiple Joint Inflammation
    • Generalized Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25569: Pain in unspecified knee

    Also known as:

    • Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Hand discomfort
    • Aching hand
    • Pain in palm or fingers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79643: Pain in unspecified hand

    Also known as:

    • Gout in multiple joints
    • Gout
    • Gouty arthritis
    • Acute gout
    • Uric acid arthritis
    • Crystal arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1009: Idiopathic gout, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Sjogren's Syndrome
    • Sjögren syndrome
    • Sjogren Syndrome
    • Sjögren's Disease
    • Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Dry Mouth Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs

    Also known as:

    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
    • Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine

    What procedures does Dr. La perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. La performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. La. 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. La accept my insurance?

    Dr. La accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 265-2250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. La accept in Tujunga, CA?

    Dr. La in Tujunga, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. La's office located?

    Dr. Dan La's Primary Practice

    6673 Foothill Blvd

    Tujunga, CA 91042

    (818) 265-2250

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

    Dr. La's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437178274.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. La?

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

    What is Dr. Dan La's specialty?

    Dr. La is a Rheumatologist near Tujunga, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. La to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dan La affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. La is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian 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

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    Is Dan La accepting new patients in Tujunga, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dan La is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dan La offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. La's office at (818) 265-2250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dan La?

    Please contact Dr. La's office at (818) 265-2250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dan La have?

    Dr. Dan La is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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