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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Raja, Internist in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Sheela Raja, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Raja completed her residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Raja is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raja’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raja’s office at (562) 945-7252.
Where did Dr. Raja go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Jss Med Coll, Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
What languages does Dr. Raja speak?
Dr. Raja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Raja typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Raja 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. Raja. 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:
- Low Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Raja typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheela Raja may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Raja's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Raja accept my insurance?
Dr. Raja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 945-7252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raja accept in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Raja in La Mirada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Raja's office located?
What is Dr. Raja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669508206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raja
What is Dr. Sheela Raja's specialty?
Dr. Raja is a Internist near La Mirada, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sheela Raja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Raja is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park 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 Sheela Raja accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheela Raja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheela Raja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Raja's office at (562) 945-7252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheela Raja?
Please contact Dr. Raja's office at (562) 945-7252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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