Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Um, Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Is Dr. Um board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Um, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Um speak?
Dr. Um and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Um typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Um 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. Um. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
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:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Um typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Um 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. Um. 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:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive gastric bypass
- Weight loss surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
- 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
- Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
Does Dr. Um accept my insurance?
Dr. Um accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Um accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Um in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Um's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Um affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Um has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Um's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Um's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528221660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Um?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Um