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Dr. Peter Sim, MD

Los Angeles, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Sim, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Peter Sim, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sim graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Sim is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sim’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sim’s office at (213) 388-2232.

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

    • Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science | Cagayan State University College of Medicine and Surgery

    Is Dr. Sim board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Sim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sim speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Sim treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sim 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. Sim. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Klebsiella Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
    • Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
    • Lung infection
    • Bacterial pneumonia
    • Pseudomonas pneumonia
    • Klebsiella Lung Infection
    • Severe Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
    • J1569: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
    • J151: Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
    • J150: Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
    • J156: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Bacterial Infection
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Various Bacterial Diseases
    • Uncommon Bacterial Infections
    • Bacterial disease
    • Escherichia coli infection
    • E. coli bacteria
    • E. coli food poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
    • B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Eosinophil Count
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Eosinophilia
    • Elevated eosinophils
    • Too many eosinophils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D7210: Eosinophilia, 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Sim perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Sim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 388-2232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Sim 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sim's office located?

    Dr. Peter Sim's Primary Practice

    1711 W Temple St Ste 7643

    Los Angeles, CA 90026

    (213) 388-2232

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    Dr. Peter Sim's Practice 2

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

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

    Dr. Sim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659309672.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sim?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Sim's specialty?

    Dr. Sim is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Sim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Sim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: La Downtown Medical Center - Downtown Campus, Vista Specialty Hospital Of San Gabriel Valley. 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Peter Sim accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Sim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Sim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sim's office at (213) 388-2232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Sim?

    Please contact Dr. Sim's office at (213) 388-2232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Sim have?

    Dr. Peter Sim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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