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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luo, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ruihong Luo, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Luo is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luo’s office at (310) 378-8900.
What languages does Dr. Luo speak?
Dr. Luo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Luo typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Luo 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. Luo. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Luo typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruihong Luo 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. Luo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Luo accept my insurance?
Dr. Luo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 378-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luo accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Luo in Sacramento, 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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Luo's office located?
What is Dr. Luo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912267121.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luo
What is Dr. Ruihong Luo's specialty?
Dr. Luo is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sacramento, 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. Ruihong Luo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ruihong Luo accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruihong Luo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruihong Luo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luo's office at (310) 378-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruihong Luo?
Please contact Dr. Luo's office at (310) 378-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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