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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deshields, Family Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Laurence Deshields, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Deshields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deshields’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deshields’s office.
Is Dr. Deshields board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Deshields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Deshields speak?
Dr. Deshields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deshields typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deshields 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. Deshields. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deshields typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Deshields may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Deshields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deshields accept my insurance?
Dr. Deshields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deshields accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Deshields 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Deshields' office located?
What is Dr. Deshields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deshields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861411084.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deshields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deshields
What is Dr. Laurence Deshields's specialty?
Dr. Deshields is a Family Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laurence Deshields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deshields is affiliated with Sovah Health - Danville, Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Hillcrest Hospital, Goshen Hospital, Carilion Roanoke Memorial 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laurence Deshields accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Deshields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Deshields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deshields's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Deshields?
Please contact Dr. Deshields's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Deshields have?
Dr. Laurence Deshields is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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1300 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027