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Dr. Robert Preston, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Critical Care Surgeon

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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Preston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Preston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Preston typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal 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:

    • Brief Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Short-term psychosis
    • Acute psychosis
    • Temporary mental break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F23: Brief psychotic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Preston typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Preston may include:

    Please contact Dr. Preston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Preston's office located?

    Division Of Trauma And Critical Care Usc

    1680 E 120th St

    Los Angeles, CA 90059

    (323) 865-1241

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    Dr. Robert Preston's Practice 2

    3630 E Imperial Hwy

    Lynwood, CA 90262

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    What is Dr. Preston's NPI number?A 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.

    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 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, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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 Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Robert Preston?

    Please contact Dr. Preston's office at (323) 865-1241 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Preston's office located?

    Dr. Preston's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Lynwood, CA.