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Dr. Richard Ferro, MD

Harbor City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ferro, Family Medicine Specialist in Harbor City, CA?

    Dr. Richard Ferro, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA. Dr. Ferro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferro’s office at (310) 602-2550.

    What languages does Dr. Ferro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ferro treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferro 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. Ferro. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Body Weight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • Z6836: Body mass index [BMI] 36.0-36.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Ferro perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Ferro may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ferro's office.

    Does Dr. Ferro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ferro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 602-2550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ferro accept in Harbor City, CA?

    Dr. Ferro in Harbor City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Care N' Care

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ferro's office located?

    Dr. Richard Ferro's Primary Practice

    1403 Lomita Blvd Ste 200

    Harbor City, CA 90710

    (310) 602-2550

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

    Dr. Ferro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770166969.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferro?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Ferro's specialty?

    Dr. Ferro is a Family Medicine Specialist near Harbor City, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ferro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Ferro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ferro is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Richard Ferro accepting new patients in Harbor City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Ferro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Ferro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ferro's office at (310) 602-2550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Ferro?

    Please contact Dr. Ferro's office at (310) 602-2550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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