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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poulos, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Theresa Poulos is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Poulos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poulos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poulos’s office at (310) 286-0122.
What languages does Dr. Poulos speak?
Dr. Poulos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Poulos typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Poulos 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. Poulos. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Poulos typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Poulos performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Poulos. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Poulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Poulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 286-0122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poulos accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Poulos in Santa Monica, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Poulos' office located?
Dr. Theresa Poulos' Primary Practice
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 286-0122
What is Dr. Poulos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588050173.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poulos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poulos
What is Dr. Theresa Poulos's specialty?
Dr. Poulos is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Theresa Poulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poulos is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
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Is Theresa Poulos accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theresa Poulos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theresa Poulos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poulos's office at (310) 286-0122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theresa Poulos?
Please contact Dr. Poulos's office at (310) 286-0122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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