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Dr. Joseph Szokol, MD

Dr. Joseph Szokol, MD

Anesthesiologist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Szokol, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Szokol, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Szokol graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology. Dr. Szokol is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szokol’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szokol’s office at (323) 442-7400.

    Where did Dr. Szokol go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Szokol board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Szokol, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Szokol speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Szokol typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Szokol 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. Szokol. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Szokol typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Szokol may include:

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

    Does Dr. Szokol accept my insurance?

    Dr. Szokol accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Szokol 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Szokol's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Szokol's Primary Practice

    1500 San Pablo St

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 442-7400

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    Dr. Joseph Szokol's Practice 2

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400

    Los Angeles, CA 90045

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    Dr. Joseph Szokol's Practice 3

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Szokol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871539957.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szokol?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Szokol's specialty?

    Dr. Szokol is an Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Joseph Szokol affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Szokol is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Joseph Szokol accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Szokol is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Szokol offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Szokol's office at (323) 442-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Szokol?

    Please contact Dr. Szokol's office at (323) 442-7400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Szokol's office located?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Szokol have?

    Dr. Joseph Szokol is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.