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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ricaurte, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Juan Ricaurte, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Ricaurte graduated from University of Oxford Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Ricaurte is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ricaurte’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ricaurte’s office at (323) 663-6790.
Where did Dr. Ricaurte go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Infectious Diseases | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: University De Cartagena, Div De Cien De La Salud, Cartagena, Colombia | University of Oxford Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Ricaurte speak?
Dr. Ricaurte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ricaurte typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ricaurte 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. Ricaurte. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes due to Underlying Condition
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Secondary Diabetes
- Other Type of Diabetes
- Diabetes from Another Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- E089: Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications
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:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ricaurte typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Juan Ricaurte 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. Ricaurte's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ricaurte accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricaurte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 663-6790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ricaurte accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ricaurte 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ricaurte's office located?
Dr. Juan Ricaurte's Primary Practice
1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 806
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-6790
What is Dr. Ricaurte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ricaurte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427046341.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ricaurte?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ricaurte
What is Dr. Juan Ricaurte's specialty?
Dr. Ricaurte is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, 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. Juan Ricaurte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ricaurte is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Juan Ricaurte accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Juan Ricaurte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Ricaurte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ricaurte's office at (323) 663-6790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Ricaurte?
Please contact Dr. Ricaurte's office at (323) 663-6790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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