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Dr. Rafael Romeu

Physiatrist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Romeu, Physiatrist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Rafael Romeu is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Romeu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romeu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romeu’s office at (310) 825-5111.

    What languages does Dr. Romeu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Romeu typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Romeu 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. Romeu. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • SAH
    • Subarachnoid Hematoma
    • Head Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S066X9D: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Romeu typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Romeu 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. Romeu. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Romeu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Romeu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Romeu accept in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Romeu's office located?

    Ste 420

    300 Stein Plaza Suite 420

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 825-5111

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    What hospitals are Dr. Romeu affiliated with?

    Dr. Romeu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center,Downey, CA
    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center,Downey, CA
    Olive View - Ucla Medical Center,Sylmar, CA

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

    Dr. Romeu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821416314.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romeu?

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

    What is Dr. Rafael Romeu's specialty?

    Dr. Romeu is a Physiatrist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Rafael Romeu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Romeu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Olive View - Ucla Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Rafael Romeu accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Romeu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rafael Romeu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Romeu's office at (310) 825-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael Romeu?

    Please contact Dr. Romeu's office at (310) 825-5111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Romeu's office located?

    Dr. Romeu's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.