25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pullarkat, Anatomic Pathologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sheeja Pullarkat, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Pullarkat graduated from Government Medical College Kozhikode and completed her residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Pullarkat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pullarkat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pullarkat’s office at (310) 825-9863.
Where did Dr. Pullarkat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: Med Coll, Calicut University, Calicut, Kerala | Government Medical College Kozhikode
What languages does Dr. Pullarkat speak?
Dr. Pullarkat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Pullarkat typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Pullarkat 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. Pullarkat. 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Pullarkat typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheeja Pullarkat may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Pullarkat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pullarkat accept my insurance?
Dr. Pullarkat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9863 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pullarkat accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Pullarkat 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 Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pullarkat's office located?
What is Dr. Pullarkat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pullarkat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497793384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pullarkat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pullarkat
What is Dr. Sheeja Pullarkat's specialty?
Dr. Pullarkat is a Anatomic Pathologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Sheeja Pullarkat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pullarkat is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sheeja Pullarkat accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheeja Pullarkat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheeja Pullarkat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pullarkat's office at (310) 825-9863 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheeja Pullarkat?
Please contact Dr. Pullarkat's office at (310) 825-9863 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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