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Dr. James Camel, MD

Dr. James Camel, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Camel, Surgeon in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. James Camel, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Camel graduated from University Of Illinois Med School and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Camel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Camel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Camel’s office at (310) 373-6864.

    Where did Dr. Camel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery | Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University Of Illinois Med School | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Camel board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Camel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Camel speak?

    Dr. Camel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Camel treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Camel 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. Camel. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation
    • Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Acute and chronic gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does Dr. Camel perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Camel 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. Camel. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Breast Seed Placement
    • Stereotactic Breast Localization
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery
    • Arm Tumor Excision
    • Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
    • Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Abdomen
    • Abdominal Wall Mass Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 22903: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Camel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Camel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 373-6864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Camel accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Camel 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Camel's office located?

    Dr. James Camel's Primary Practice

    23451 Madison St Ste 340

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (310) 373-6864

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    Dr. James Camel's Practice 2

    1360 W 6th St Ste 325

    San Pedro, CA 90732

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    What is Dr. Camel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Camel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568576635.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Camel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Camel

    What is Dr. James Camel's specialty?

    Dr. Camel is a Surgeon near Torrance, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Camel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Camel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Camel 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

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    Is James Camel accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Camel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Camel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Camel's office at (310) 373-6864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Camel?

    Please contact Dr. Camel's office at (310) 373-6864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Camel have?

    Dr. James Camel is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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