21 Years of Experience
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 here.
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:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
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
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Soma's office located?
What is Dr. Soma's NPI number?An 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 this 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
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Is 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 Lorinda Soma?
Please contact Dr. Soma's office at (206) 288-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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