Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okelo, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Okelo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Pediatric Pulmonology; Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics
Is Dr. Okelo board certified as a Pediatric Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Sande Okelo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Okelo speak?
Dr. Okelo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Pulmonologist like Dr. Okelo typically treat?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Okelo 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. Okelo. 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:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Severe Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Severe Asthma
- Acute Severe Asthma Attack
- Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Moderate Asthma
- Acute Asthma Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does a Pediatric Pulmonologist like Dr. Okelo typically perform?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sande Okelo may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Okelo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okelo accept my insurance?
Dr. Okelo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-5146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okelo accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Okelo 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
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Molina
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Okelo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Okelo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Okelo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Okelo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255385985.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okelo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okelo