32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pekerol, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Mehmet Pekerol, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Pekerol graduated from University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pekerol is fluent in English, Spanish, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pekerol’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pekerol’s office at (310) 858-0880.
Where did Dr. Pekerol go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Internal Medicine | Louisiana State University (Lake Charles) Program
Medical School: Ege Univ- Tip Fak- Izmir- Turkey | University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Pekerol board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mehmet Pekerol, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pekerol speak?
Dr. Pekerol and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Turkish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pekerol typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pekerol 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. Pekerol. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pekerol typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pekerol 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. Pekerol. 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:
- Insertion of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter (Dual)
- Tesio Catheter Placement
- Dual Lumen Central Line
- Long-term IV Access
CPT Codes:
- 36565: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, requiring 2 catheters via 2 separate venous access sites; without subcutaneous port or pump (eg, Tesio type catheter)
Does Dr. Pekerol accept my insurance?
Dr. Pekerol accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 858-0880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pekerol accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Pekerol in West Hollywood, 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
Apex Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Pekerol's office located?
Dr. Mehmet Pekerol's Primary Practice
9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste 616
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 858-0880
What is Dr. Pekerol's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pekerol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619167087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pekerol?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pekerol
What is Dr. Mehmet Pekerol's specialty?
Dr. Pekerol is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Hollywood, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mehmet Pekerol affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pekerol is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mehmet Pekerol accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mehmet Pekerol is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mehmet Pekerol offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pekerol's office at (310) 858-0880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mehmet Pekerol?
Please contact Dr. Pekerol's office at (310) 858-0880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mehmet Pekerol have?
Dr. Mehmet Pekerol is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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