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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yoo typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yoo typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Yoo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 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
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Thomas Yoo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yoo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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