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Dr. Laura Pruitt, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist
,Pediatrician
,Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pruitt, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Laura Pruitt, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pruitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pruitt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pruitt’s office at (323) 660-2450.
What languages does Dr. Pruitt speak?
Dr. Pruitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pruitt typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pruitt 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. Pruitt. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pruitt typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Pruitt may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pruitt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pruitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Pruitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 660-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pruitt accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Pruitt 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
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pruitt's office located?
Dr. Laura Pruitt's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-2450
What is Dr. Pruitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pruitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194169953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pruitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pruitt
What is Dr. Laura Pruitt's specialty?
Dr. Pruitt is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Laura Pruitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pruitt is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Laura Pruitt accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Pruitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Pruitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pruitt's office at (323) 660-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Pruitt?
Please contact Dr. Pruitt's office at (323) 660-2450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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