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Dr. Robert Preston, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Preston, Trauma Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Robert Preston, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Preston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Preston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Preston’s office at (323) 865-1241.
What languages does Dr. Preston speak?
Dr. Preston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Preston treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Preston 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. Preston. 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
- Signs of Miscarriage
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- O200: Threatened abortion
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Alcohol Poisoning
- Alcohol Overdose
- Acute Alcohol Intoxication
- Alcohol Toxicity
ICD-10 Codes:
- T5191XA: Toxic effect of unspecified alcohol, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Jaw Pain
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Temporomandibular Joint Pain
- TMJ Pain
- Jaw Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6884: Jaw pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Preston perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Preston may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Preston's office.
Does Dr. Preston accept my insurance?
Dr. Preston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 865-1241 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Preston accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Preston 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
Alliant Techsystems
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Medicaid
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Preston's office located?
Dr. Robert Preston's Primary Practice
1680 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 865-1241
What is Dr. Preston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Preston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538336581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Preston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Preston
What is Dr. Robert Preston's specialty?
Dr. Preston is a Trauma Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Preston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Preston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Preston is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital of Huntington Park, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Los Angeles General 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
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Is Robert Preston accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Preston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Preston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Preston's office at (323) 865-1241 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Preston?
Please contact Dr. Preston's office at (323) 865-1241 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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