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Dr. Sabrina Derrington, MD

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Derrington, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Sabrina Derrington, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Derrington is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Derrington’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Derrington’s office at (323) 351-2557.

    What languages does Dr. Derrington speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Derrington typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Derrington 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. Derrington. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Crisis
    • Asthma Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Derrington typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sabrina Derrington may include:

    Please contact Dr. Derrington's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Derrington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Derrington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 351-2557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • HealthSmart

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Derrington's office located?

    Dr. Sabrina Derrington's Primary Practice

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 12

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 351-2557

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    What hospitals are Dr. Derrington affiliated with?

    Dr. Derrington has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Hospital Los Angeles,Los Angeles, CA
    Harbor - Ucla Medical Center,Torrance, CA

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

    Dr. Derrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710155346.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Derrington?

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

    What is Dr. Sabrina Derrington's specialty?

    Dr. Derrington is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Sabrina Derrington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Derrington is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Harbor - 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

    When to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Sabrina Derrington accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sabrina Derrington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sabrina Derrington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Derrington's office at (323) 351-2557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sabrina Derrington?

    Please contact Dr. Derrington's office at (323) 351-2557 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Derrington's office located?

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