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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheema, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Rabia Cheema, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cheema is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheema’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheema’s office at (310) 267-9129.
What languages does Dr. Cheema speak?
Dr. Cheema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Cheema typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Cheema typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Rabia Cheema may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-9129 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheema accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Cheema 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheema's office located?
What is Dr. Cheema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699033860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheema
What is Dr. Rabia Cheema's specialty?
Dr. Cheema is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Rabia Cheema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheema is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Dignity Health - Marian Regional 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rabia Cheema accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rabia Cheema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rabia Cheema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (310) 267-9129 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rabia Cheema?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (310) 267-9129 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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