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Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

West Virginia University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: thyroid problems

757 Westwood Plaza Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 301-6800

Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD is affiliated with Regents of the University of California, UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

757 Westwood Plaza Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Some issues Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

abdominal imaging	916
aspiration	15
CT scan	473
diagnostic procedures	15
image guided procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
neck imaging	138
pelvic imaging	514
thoracic (chest) imaging	408
ultrasound (sonogram)	729
vascular procedures	182
women's imaging	22
X-rays	364

**Gender**
Male	689
Female	839

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	155
Hispanic	212
Asian	148
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	569
From 75 to 84	417
85 and over	256
Less than 65	286

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

abdominal imaging	1034
aspiration	41
CT scan	469
diagnostic procedures	41
gastrointestinal procedures	11
image guided procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	78
neck imaging	157
pelvic imaging	578
thoracic (chest) imaging	362
ultrasound (sonogram)	923
vascular procedures	268
women's imaging	38
X-rays	357

**Gender**
Male	799
Female	1017

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1181
Black	170
Hispanic	247
Asian	167
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	754
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	301
Less than 65	308

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

abdominal imaging	1013
aspiration	45
CT scan	551
diagnostic procedures	45
gastrointestinal procedures	13
image guided procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	74
neck imaging	179
pelvic imaging	590
thoracic (chest) imaging	400
ultrasound (sonogram)	813
vascular procedures	114
women's imaging	45
X-rays	361

**Gender**
Male	1660
Female	1918

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2262
Black	336
Hispanic	508
Asian	364
Other	108
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1520
From 75 to 84	946
85 and over	530
Less than 65	582

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	1042
aspiration	39
CT scan	440
diagnostic procedures	39
gastrointestinal procedures	13
image guided procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	87
neck imaging	126
pelvic imaging	477
thoracic (chest) imaging	418
ultrasound (sonogram)	866
vascular procedures	191
women's imaging	28
X-rays	421

**Gender**
Male	885
Female	1023

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1137
Black	224
Hispanic	275
Asian	203
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	794
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	280
Less than 65	324

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	975
aspiration	20
CT scan	472
diagnostic procedures	20
gastrointestinal procedures	26
image guided procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	96
neck imaging	133
pelvic imaging	520
thoracic (chest) imaging	473
ultrasound (sonogram)	824
vascular procedures	220
women's imaging	44
X-rays	466

**Gender**
Male	905
Female	1012

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1140
Black	258
Hispanic	263
Asian	174
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	809
From 75 to 84	508
85 and over	300
Less than 65	300

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	852
aspiration	31
CT scan	503
diagnostic procedures	31
gastrointestinal procedures	21
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	101
neck imaging	125
pelvic imaging	558
thoracic (chest) imaging	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	645
vascular procedures	139
women's imaging	45
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	888
Female	959

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1104
Black	240
Hispanic	277
Asian	153
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	811
From 75 to 84	508
85 and over	274
Less than 65	254

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

abdominal imaging	870
CT scan	524
gastrointestinal procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	135
neck imaging	117
pelvic imaging	548
thoracic (chest) imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	601
vascular procedures	127
women's imaging	42
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	863
Female	931

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1060
Black	231
Hispanic	227
Asian	207
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	792
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	235
Less than 65	255

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	792
CT scan	416
gastrointestinal procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	141
neck imaging	99
pelvic imaging	489
thoracic (chest) imaging	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	546
vascular procedures	114
women's imaging	39
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	711
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	177
Hispanic	226
Asian	135
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	671
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	173
Less than 65	237

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	1729
CT scan	962
gastrointestinal procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	282
neck imaging	239
pelvic imaging	1024
thoracic (chest) imaging	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	1093
vascular procedures	109
women's imaging	73
X-rays	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Los Angeles, CA were abdominal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and CT scan.

abdominal imaging	1028
aspiration	31
CT scan	538
diagnostic procedures	31
gastrointestinal procedures	16
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	116
neck imaging	146
pelvic imaging	589
thoracic (chest) imaging	260
ultrasound (sonogram)	783
vascular procedures	163
women's imaging	41
X-rays	226

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	740
Female	848

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	179
Asian / Pacific Islander	155
Non-Hispanic White	975
Hispanic	223
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	427
85 and over	234
Less than 65	254
65 to 74	672

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	15
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Allegheny General Hospital (2010)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regents of the University of California

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katrina Richards Beckett, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.	$166 CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $79	$86
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$143 Nanoknife $143
NeuWave Medical, Inc.	$115 CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $115
Covidien Sales LLC	$88 Ablation $88
Boston Scientific Corporation	$34 NON-VASCULAR INTERVENTION $34
Other	$59 Certus 140 $31	BIOPINCE $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$604

Biography

Dr. Katrina Beckett specializes in diagnostic radiology. She studied medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Beckett is affiliated with Regents of the University of California and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.