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Dr. Louis Scarcella, MD

Dr. Louis Scarcella, MD

Laguna Hills, CA

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    Who is Dr. Scarcella, Internist in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Louis Scarcella, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scarcella graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Scarcella is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scarcella’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scarcella’s office at (949) 770-7691.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

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

    Is Dr. Scarcella board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Scarcella, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Scarcella speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Scarcella treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Scarcella 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. Scarcella. 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Medical Treatment
    • Past Medical Procedures
    • Previous Medical Care
    • History of Past Treatments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Which procedures does Dr. Scarcella perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Louis Scarcella may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scarcella's office.

    Does Dr. Scarcella accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scarcella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 770-7691 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Scarcella accept in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Scarcella in Laguna Hills, 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

    • CalOptima

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scarcella's office located?

    Dr. Louis Scarcella's Primary Practice

    24221 Calle de la Louisa Ste 400

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

    (949) 770-7691

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

    Dr. Scarcella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821052598.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scarcella?

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

    What is Dr. Louis Scarcella's specialty?

    Dr. Scarcella is a Internist near Laguna Hills, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Scarcella to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Louis Scarcella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Scarcella is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: MemorialCare Saddleback 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Louis Scarcella accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Scarcella is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louis Scarcella offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scarcella's office at (949) 770-7691 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Louis Scarcella?

    Please contact Dr. Scarcella's office at (949) 770-7691 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Scarcella have?

    Dr. Louis Scarcella is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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