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Dr. Lorinda Soma, MD

Hematopathologist, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist

Duarte, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Soma, Hematopathologist in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Lorinda Soma, MD is a Hematopathologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Soma graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed her residency at Duke University Hospital Program. Dr. Soma is fluent in English, Latvian, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soma’s office at (206) 288-1000.

    Where did Dr. Soma go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Minnesota Med School

    What languages does Dr. Soma speak?

    Dr. Soma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Latvian
    • Russian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Soma typically treat?

    As a Hematopathologist, Dr. Soma 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. Soma. 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 Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • AML Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
    • ALL Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Childhood Leukemia in Remission
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    What procedures does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Soma typically perform?

    As a Hematopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorinda Soma may include:

    Please contact Dr. Soma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Soma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Soma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 288-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Soma accept in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Soma in Duarte, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • H & R Block

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Soma's office located?

    Dr. Lorinda Soma's Primary Practice

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

    (206) 288-1000

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    Dr. Lorinda Soma's Practice 2

    209 Fair Oaks Ave

    South Pasadena, CA 91030

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    Dr. Lorinda Soma's Practice 3

    4920 Rivergrade Rd Fl 1

    Irwindale, CA 91706

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    What is Dr. Soma's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Soma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609896190.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soma?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soma

    What is Dr. Lorinda Soma's specialty?

    Dr. Soma is a Hematopathologist near Duarte, CA.

    What does a Hematopathologist do?

    A hematopathologist specializes in diseases that impact blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. This physician possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary for the laboratory diagnosis of conditions such as anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders, and blood clotting disorders.

    Is Dr. Lorinda Soma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Soma is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Riverside Community Hospital 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 Hematopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematopathologist. 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 Dr. Lorinda Soma accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lorinda Soma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lorinda Soma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Soma's office at (206) 288-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lorinda Soma?

    Please contact Dr. Soma's office at (206) 288-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Soma's office located?

    Dr. Soma's offices are located in Duarte, CA, South Pasadena, CA, and Irwindale, CA.