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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Black, Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. James Black, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Black graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Plastic Surgery; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Black is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Black’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Black’s office at (310) 530-4200.
Where did Dr. Black go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Plastic Surgery; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery | Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine | Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Is Dr. Black board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Black, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Black speak?
Dr. Black and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Black treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Black 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. Black. 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:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
- Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- LCIS
- Early Lobular Breast Cancer
- Precancerous Lobular Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0501: Lobular carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0502: Lobular carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Lump or Swelling
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Head Mass
- Bump on Head
- Head Nodule
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Fluid Buildup After Other Surgery
- Post-Operative Seroma
- Fluid Pocket After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- I97622: Postprocedural seroma of a circulatory system organ or structure following other procedure
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Leaking breast implant
- Breast implant hardening
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast implant rupture
- Breast implant leakage
- Implant deflation
- Capsular contracture
- Breast implant scar tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8543XA: Leakage of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter
- T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Open Scalp Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp cut
- Scalp injury
- Head wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0100XA: Unspecified open wound of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Does Dr. Black accept my insurance?
Dr. Black accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 530-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Black accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Black in Torrance, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Black's office located?
Dr. James Black's Primary Practice
22930 Crenshaw Blvd Ste D
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 530-4200
What is Dr. Black's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821000191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Black?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Black
What is Dr. James Black's specialty?
Dr. Black is a Specialist near Torrance, CA. Contact Dr. Black to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Black affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Black is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is James Black accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Black is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Black offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Black's office at (310) 530-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Black?
Please contact Dr. Black's office at (310) 530-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Black have?
Dr. James Black is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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