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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Um, Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Scott Um, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Um is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Um’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Um’s office at (310) 794-7788.
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
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Um's office located?
What is Dr. Um's NPI number?An 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
What is Dr. Scott Um's specialty?
Dr. Um is a Surgical Oncologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Scott Um affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Um is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Scott Um accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Um is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Um offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Um's office at (310) 794-7788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Um?
Please contact Dr. Um's office at (310) 794-7788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Um have?
Dr. Scott Um is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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