Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lara, Internist in Sun Valley, CA?
Where did Dr. Lara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars Sinai Med Center
What languages does Dr. Lara speak?
Dr. Lara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lara 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. Lara. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Drug Addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Dependence
- Drug Abuse
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lara typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Fidel Lara 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. Lara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lara accept my insurance?
Dr. Lara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 767-1001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lara accept in Sun Valley, CA?
Dr. Lara in Sun Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Lara's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lara affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194909481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lara
What is Dr. Fidel Lara's specialty?
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.