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Who is Dr. Yoo, Infectious Disease Specialist in Inglewood, CA?
Dr. Thomas Yoo, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Inglewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yoo completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yoo is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yoo’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. Yoo’s office at (626) 344-7797.
Where did Dr. Yoo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Yoo board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Yoo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yoo speak?
Dr. Yoo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Yoo treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Yoo 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. Yoo. 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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Skin Abscess on Left Foot
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
- Pus Pocket on Left Foot
- Left Foot Abscess
- Infected Lump on Left Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
- L02612: Cutaneous abscess of left foot
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Yoo perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Yoo may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yoo's office.
Does Dr. Yoo accept my insurance?
Dr. Yoo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 344-7797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yoo accept in Inglewood, CA?
Dr. Yoo in Inglewood, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yoo's office located?
Dr. Thomas Yoo's Primary Practice
323 N Prairie Ave Ste 200
Inglewood, CA 90301
(626) 344-7797
What is Dr. Yoo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407886260.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yoo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yoo
What is Dr. Thomas Yoo's specialty?
Dr. Yoo is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Inglewood, 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. Yoo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Thomas Yoo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yoo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Centinela Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Thomas Yoo accepting new patients in Inglewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Yoo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Yoo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yoo's office at (626) 344-7797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Yoo?
Please contact Dr. Yoo's office at (626) 344-7797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Yoo have?
Dr. Thomas Yoo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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