34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Raper, Diagnostic Radiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Paul Raper, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Raper is fluent in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raper’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raper’s office at (323) 932-5301.
Is Dr. Raper board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Raper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Raper speak?
Dr. Raper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Raper typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Raper 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. Raper. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Brain Ischemia
- Ischemic Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Brain Hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6782: Cerebral ischemia
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Raper typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Raper performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Raper. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthrography Injection
- Hip Arthrography Injection
- Injection for Wrist Arthrography
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Shoulder MRI Injection
- Shoulder CT Injection
- Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
- Hip Contrast Injection
- Arthrography of Hip
- Hip Joint Dye Injection
- Hip Joint Imaging Injection
- Wrist Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Wrist Scan
- Arthrography Prep (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
- 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia
- 25246: Injection procedure for wrist arthrography
Also known as:
- Knee Arthrography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Knee MRI
- Knee Joint Contrast Injection
- Arthrography of the Knee
CPT Codes:
- 27369: Injection procedure for contrast knee arthrography or contrast enhanced CT/MRI knee arthrography
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Raper accept my insurance?
Dr. Raper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 932-5301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raper accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Raper 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Raper's office located?
Dr. Paul Raper's Primary Practice
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 101
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 932-5301
What is Dr. Raper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508824715.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raper
What is Dr. Paul Raper's specialty?
Dr. Raper is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?
A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.
Is this Dr. Paul Raper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Raper is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Raper accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Raper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Raper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Raper's office at (323) 932-5301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Raper?
Please contact Dr. Raper's office at (323) 932-5301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Raper have?
Dr. Paul Raper is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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