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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herrera, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sulma Herrera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herrera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrera’s office at (213) 240-8108.
What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?
Dr. Herrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Herrera typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:
- Screening for Other Infectious Disease
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Screening for Parasitic Disease
- Health Screening
- General Infectious Disease Screening
- Miscellaneous Infection Test
- Parasitic Disease Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
- Parasite Screening
- Worm Infection Test
- Protozoa Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z118: Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z116: Encounter for screening for other protozoal diseases and helminthiases
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Check-up
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Device Follow-up
- Birth Control Surveillance
- Family Planning Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emergency Contraception Prescription
- Birth Control
- Morning-After Pill Prescription
- Emergency Birth Control
- Post-Coital Contraception
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30012: Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
Also known as:
- First-time Birth Control Pill Prescription
- Birth Control
- Initial oral contraceptive prescription
- Starting birth control pills
- New birth control pill order
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30011: Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Herrera typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sulma Herrera may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 240-8108 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Herrera 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?
Dr. Sulma Herrera's Primary Practice
313 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 240-8108
What is Dr. Herrera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174944623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herrera
What is Dr. Sulma Herrera's specialty?
Dr. Herrera is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sulma Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herrera is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sulma Herrera accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sulma Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sulma Herrera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (213) 240-8108 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sulma Herrera?
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (213) 240-8108 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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