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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwok, Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sophie Kwok, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kwok is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwok’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwok’s office at (213) 482-5141.
Is Dr. Kwok board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Sophie Kwok, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kwok speak?
Dr. Kwok and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kwok treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kwok 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. Kwok. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
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:
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Kidney Scarring
- Kidney Disease
- Renal Sclerosis
- Hardening of the Kidneys
ICD-10 Codes:
- N269: Renal sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Kwok perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sophie Kwok may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kwok's office.
Does Dr. Kwok accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwok accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 482-5141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwok accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kwok 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
AllCare Health Plan
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
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Where is Dr. Kwok's office located?
Dr. Sophie Kwok's Primary Practice
1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 514
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 482-5141
What is Dr. Kwok's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwok's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639370596.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwok?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwok
What is Dr. Sophie Kwok's specialty?
Dr. Kwok is a Nephrologist near Los Angeles, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Kwok to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sophie Kwok affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwok is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center 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
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Is Sophie Kwok accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sophie Kwok is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sophie Kwok offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (213) 482-5141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sophie Kwok?
Please contact Dr. Kwok's office at (213) 482-5141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sophie Kwok have?
Dr. Sophie Kwok is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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