Summary

Dr. Joel Epstein has practiced pulmonology and internal medicine for 52 years and is affiliated with UCI Health Lakewood. He sees patients in Lakewood, Paramount, and Long Beach, California. He completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Epstein 4.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 52 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Michigan Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein has 4 locations

Arthur F Gelb Md Medical Group

3650 South St Ste 308Lakewood, CA 90712
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kindred Hospital Paramount

16453 Colorado AveParamount, CA 90723

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein, MDDr. Asad Javed, MDDr. Ashkan Lee Naraghi, MDDr. Jerrold S Dreyer, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyInfectious Disease
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52 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu Speaks English, French, Farsi Speaks English, Spanish
Lakewood , CAOrange , CABeverly Hills , CASherman Oaks , CA
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Michigan Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Epstein's NPI number is 1013037779.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Joel Epstein speak?
Dr. Joel Epstein speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Epstein affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Epstein is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
Is Dr. Joel Epstein accepting new patients?
Dr. Joel Epstein is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joel Epstein's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. Joel Epstein's office located?
Dr. Joel Epstein's office is located at 3650 South St Ste 308, Lakewood, CA, 90712.
Does Dr. Joel Epstein accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joel Epstein accepts on their Vitals profile.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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