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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapalma, Diagnostic Radiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Dorian Lapalma, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lapalma is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapalma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapalma’s office at (323) 409-7677.
What languages does Dr. Lapalma speak?
Dr. Lapalma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lapalma treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Lapalma 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. Lapalma. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
- GI Appliance Fitting
- Digestive Device Adjustment
- Enteral Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Medical Check After Other Accident
- Post-injury medical exam
- Accident injury evaluation
- General accident checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Lapalma perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Lapalma 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. Lapalma. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
- Hysterosalpingography Prep
- Uterine Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography
Does Dr. Lapalma accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapalma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 409-7677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapalma accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Lapalma 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lapalma's office located?
Dr. Dorian Lapalma's Primary Practice
1100 N State St # D&T3D321
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-7677
What is Dr. Lapalma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapalma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700433943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapalma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapalma
What is Dr. Dorian Lapalma's specialty?
Dr. Lapalma is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Los Angeles, CA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Lapalma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dorian Lapalma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lapalma is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), Los Angeles General 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 Dorian Lapalma accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dorian Lapalma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorian Lapalma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lapalma's office at (323) 409-7677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorian Lapalma?
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