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Dr. Christina Ma, MD

Anesthesiologist

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ma, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Christina Ma, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ma’s office at (310) 267-6629.

    What languages does Dr. Ma speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ma typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ma 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. Ma. 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:

    • Elective Abortion
    • Abortion
    • Planned abortion
    • Voluntary termination of pregnancy
    • Induced abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ma typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Ma may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-6629 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ma accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Ma in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ma's office located?

    Dr. Christina Ma's Primary Practice

    1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (310) 267-6629

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    Dr. Christina Ma's Practice 2

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400

    Los Angeles, CA 90045

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    Dr. Christina Ma's Practice 3

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ma affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ma has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Keck Hospital Of Usc,Los Angeles, CA
    Usc Norris Cancer Hospital,Los Angeles, CA

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

    Dr. Ma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194286849.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ma?

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

    What is Dr. Christina Ma's specialty?

    Dr. Ma is an Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Christina Ma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ma is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Christina Ma accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Ma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Ma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ma's office at (310) 267-6629 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Ma?

    Please contact Dr. Ma's office at (310) 267-6629 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ma's office located?

    Dr. Ma's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.