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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bloom, Trauma Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Laura Bloom, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Bloom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bloom’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bloom’s office at (510) 589-3740.
What languages does Dr. Bloom speak?
Dr. Bloom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Bloom typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom. 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.
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
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:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Bloom typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Bloom may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bloom accept my insurance?
Dr. Bloom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 589-3740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bloom accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Bloom 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 Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bloom's office located?
Dr. Laura Bloom's Primary Practice
2051 Marengo St Rm C5L100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(510) 589-3740
What is Dr. Bloom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bloom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013412543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bloom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bloom
What is Dr. Laura Bloom's specialty?
Dr. Bloom is a Trauma Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Laura Bloom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bloom is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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
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Is Laura Bloom accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Bloom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Bloom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office at (510) 589-3740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Bloom?
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office at (510) 589-3740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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