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Internal Medicine Physicians accepting L.A. Care Health Plan in Van Nuys, CA

26 in-network Internal Medicine Physicians with 1 plans in Van Nuys, CA

26 Providers
35 Specialties
L.A. Care Health Plan’s California network spans 11,742 providers. Van Nuys accounts for 1% of that. The largest L.A. Care Health Plan footprint in California is in Los Angeles (3,953 providers).
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Dr. Merlyn Asuncion, MD
Internal Medicine
14555 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA 91411· 0.8 mi away
33 years experience · Other
L.A. Care Health Plan✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth9 plans
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Dr. Kalpesh Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
Kalpesh Patel Md Inc
17075 Devonshire St, Van Nuys, CA 91325· 5.0 mi away
25 years experience · Other
L.A. Care Health Plan✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth7 plans

About L.A. Care Health Plan Coverage in Van Nuys

L.A. Care Health Plan operates 1 distinct networks in Van Nuys, CA, with a combined in-network roster of 167 doctors across 35 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Van Nuys, L.A. Care Health Plan ranks #6 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 668 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which L.A. Care Health Plan networks have the widest reach in Van Nuys, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

L.A. Care Health Plan publishes its Van Nuys directory at the network level rather than the consumer-plan level. The labels on each row below (for example L.A. Care Health Plan) are network identifiers, not the plan names printed on your member ID card. Your specific plan typically maps to one of these networks, but the mapping isn’t exposed in the federal filing. Match the doctor’s name first, then call the office with your member ID to confirm your plan is accepted.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

L.A. Care Health Plan Networks for Internal Medicine Physicians in Van Nuys

Network-level provider counts for internal medicine physicians accepting L.A. Care Health Plan in Van Nuys. Each row is a network in L.A. Care Health Plan’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

L.A. Care Health Plan

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Top Hospitals Serving L.A. Care Health Plan Patients in Van Nuys

Hospitals with the most L.A. Care Health Plan-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that L.A. Care Health Plan has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your L.A. Care Health Plan plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Van Nuys

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Van Nuys. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If L.A. Care Health Plan’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Van Nuys provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Nearby Cities with L.A. Care Health Plan Coverage

Cities closest to Van Nuys where L.A. Care Health Plan has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s L.A. Care Health Plan network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Van Nuys options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about L.A. Care Health Plan coverage in Van Nuys

How do I find an L.A. Care Health Plan in-network doctor in Van Nuys, CA?

L.A. Care Health Plan has 167 in-network providers across 35 medical specialties in Van Nuys. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

Which hospitals in Van Nuys accept L.A. Care Health Plan?

Hospitals where L.A. Care Health Plan doctors most commonly practice in Van Nuys include LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your L.A. Care Health Plan plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most L.A. Care Health Plan providers in Van Nuys?

L.A. Care Health Plan's Van Nuys network is largest in Internal Medicine (26), Family Practice (21), Nurse Practitioner (16). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does L.A. Care Health Plan compare to other insurers in Van Nuys?

L.A. Care Health Plan ranks #6 of 6 major insurers tracked in Van Nuys by provider count, with 167 doctors. Aetna leads at 668 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Van Nuys.

Why don't I see specific L.A. Care Health Plan plan names like Bronze or Silver?

L.A. Care Health Plan files its Van Nuys provider directory at the network level rather than by consumer plan name. The labels above (such as L.A. Care Health Plan) are the network identifiers L.A. Care Health Plan uses internally. Your specific plan, whether commercial group, Medicare, or Medicaid, maps to one of these networks but the federal filing format doesn't expose which plan goes with which network. To verify your exact plan covers a specific doctor, call the provider with your member ID handy.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with L.A. Care Health Plan?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific L.A. Care Health Plan plan, and third check L.A. Care Health Plan's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects L.A. Care Health Plan's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept L.A. Care Health Plan, then check L.A. Care Health Plan's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this L.A. Care Health Plan data last updated?

The L.A. Care Health Plan Van Nuys provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Van Nuys L.A. Care Health Plan members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly