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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gulko, Pediatrician in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Brian Gulko, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gulko is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gulko’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gulko’s office at (310) 222-2343.
What languages does Dr. Gulko speak?
Dr. Gulko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gulko treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gulko 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. Gulko. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Mild Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Mild Asthma
- Acute Asthma Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4531: Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gulko perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Gulko 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gulko's office.
Does Dr. Gulko accept my insurance?
Dr. Gulko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gulko accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Gulko in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Care N' Care
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gulko's office located?
What is Dr. Gulko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gulko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073989794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gulko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gulko
What is Dr. Brian Gulko's specialty?
Dr. Gulko is a Pediatrician near Torrance, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Gulko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Gulko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gulko is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial 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 Brian Gulko accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Gulko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Gulko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gulko's office at (310) 222-2343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Gulko?
Please contact Dr. Gulko's office at (310) 222-2343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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